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Chicken Al Pastor

Al pastor style boneless skinless chicken thighs roasted on skewered pineapples in the oven.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Marinate Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 1/2 oz Achiote Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Ancho Chile Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 C Orange Juice
  • 1/4 C Lime Juice
  • 1/4 C White Vinegar
  • 2 Pineapples
  • 2 Skewers I used thick candy apple, but thin 10" bamboo works fine

Instructions

  • Mix the achiote paste and dried spices together before stirring in the liquid ingredients. Add the chicken thighs to a large dish, cover in the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • When ready to cook, cut the bottoms of the pineapples, about 2" from the bottom. Stick a skewer through the center of each pineapple base. Place the pineapple bases on a rimmed sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper.
  • Place the chicken on the skewers, staggering the direction of each piece to create even layers.
  • Once all the chicken is on the skewers, cut the tops off both pineapples and place a 2" to 3" piece on top of the chicken. Brush with marinade.
  • Bake on the bottom rack in your oven for 2.5-3 hours at 350ºF or until the chicken reaches 165ºF. Brush some of the rendered fat on the chicken and pineapple in the final 30-60 minutes.
  • Optional: About an hour into baking, dice the remaining pineapple and place on skewers. Brush with remaining marinade and place across a quarter sheet pan to bake for the remaining time.
  • Once cooked, use a knife to carve chicken and pineapple off the skewers for tacos.

Notes

Each serving has 3 WW SmartPoints (blue).

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g