Al Pastor Chipotle Chicken Recipe

April 27, 2024

Experience the bold flavors of our Al Pastor Chipotle Chicken Recipe, where succulent chicken meets the smoky essence of chipotle peppers.

Indulge in tender, roasted chicken infused with the rich flavors of Al Pastor sauce, creating a dish that's sure to impress your taste buds and leave your guests craving more. 

Our Al Pastor Chipotle Chicken Recipe is easy to follow. It captures the richness of flavors reminiscent of the Al Pastor Mexico City street food experience.

Try it yourself!

SERVES: 4

COOKING TIME: 90 mins

INGREDIENTS:

Included in El Cielo Cooking Kit: Al Pastor Chipotle Style Marinade Kit

• 1 x El Cielo Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 
• 1 x El Cielo Dried Mexican Oregano 
• 1 x El Cielo Guajillo dried chillis 
• 1 x El Cielo Ancho dried chillis
• 1 x La Anita - Achiote Paste Condiment

Ingredients for the Marinade 

• 1 Kg of chicken thighs
• 2 Tbsp of El Cielo chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 
• 1 Tsp El Cielo Dried Mexican Oregano 
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 Tsp cumin
• 1/2 of a lime 
• 1/4 Cup water
• 1 Tsp salt
• 1/2 Tsp pepper

Marinade Cooking Instructions:

Cooking time: 45 mins

1. Blend all MARINADE ingredients in a blender. 
2. Marinate the chicken for 30 mins or overnight.
3. Cook the chicken on medium hight heat for 35 mins or until done. 
4. Set in a large plate with the remaind chipotle sauce. 

 

Ingredients For the Al Pastor Adobo Sauce 

• 4 El Cielo Guajillo dried chillis
• 2 El Cielo Ancho dried chillis
• 1 Tbsp of El Cielo chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 
• 1 Tbsp El Cielo Dried Mexican Oregano 
• 1 Tbsp La Anita - Achiote Paste Condiment
• 1 Tsp salt
• 1/2 Tsp pepper
• 1 Tsp cumin
• 1/3 Cup pineapple juice 
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 Tsp sugar

Al Pastor Sauce Cooking Instructions:

Cooking time: 45 mins

1. Destem and deseed the dried chiles.
2. Soak the chiles in boiling water for 10-15 mins or until soften.
3. Dump that water and add the rest of the ingredients into the blender along with the chiles.
4. Blend until smooth. 

Place the cooked chicken on the pan with the adobo sauce to heat-up together and serve one thigh with the Adobo sauce, sprinkle with cilantro and lime juice.

You can serve it with refried beans and rice.  

If you are fearless, add on top drops of El Cielo - Natural Green Habanero Sauce 

El Cielo Al Pastor Cooking Ingredients: El Cielo Al Pastor Cooking Kit 

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