EASY 30 MINUTE CHICKEN AL PASTOR TACOS | WEEKNIGHTING

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango adds sweetness while canned pineapple is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often less expensive and lower in fat.

Chop half of a white onion into a small dice and add to a high-sided saucepan.

Chop 100 grams of poblano peppers into a small dice and add to the saucepan.

Peel 5 to 6 medium-sized tomatillos and chop them into medium to large pieces, then add to the saucepan.

Add 5 to 10 cloves of garlic (crushed) to the saucepan along with 5 grams of salt and 50 grams of water.

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.

Prepare the al pastor marinade by measuring 50 grams of fresh pineapple, 100 grams of orange juice, 25 grams of water, 25 grams of white distilled vinegar, 20 grams of sugar, 20 grams of salt, 30 grams of achiote anato paste, 2 grams of oregano, 5 grams of garlic powder, 5 grams of cumin, and 10 grams of chili powder into a high-setting container.

Use an immersion blender to puree the marinade until well combined.

Place 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs into a medium bowl and add about 100 grams of the marinade, reserving the rest for later.

Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade using tongs.

Line a half sheet tray with foil and lay out the marinated chicken thighs in a 4 by 3 pattern.

Place two planks of fresh pineapple on the tray next to the chicken thighs.

Preheat the broiler for 15 minutes, then place the sheet tray under the broiler for about 5 minutes.

Check the chicken and rotate the tray if necessary, then broil for an additional 5 minutes.

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