Authentic Chicken Tacos al Pastor

Traditional Mexican tacos with marinated chicken, pineapple, and fresh cilantro. A street food favorite that brings authentic flavors to your kitchen.

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Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Mexican Cuisine

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
3 dried guajillo chiles
2 dried ancho chiles
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Corn tortillas
1/2 fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

Remove stems and seeds from chiles. Toast in a dry pan for 30 seconds.
Soak chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.
Blend chiles with orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Marinate chicken in the chile mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
Warm tortillas on the grill or in a dry pan.
Serve chicken on tortillas topped with pineapple, onion, cilantro, and lime.

About the Chef

Maria Rodriguez

Mexican & Latin American

Maria is a professional chef specializing in authentic Mexican and Latin American cuisine. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked in top restaurants across Mexico City and Los Angeles, bringing traditional family recipes to modern kitchens.