Pollo al Pastor (Spicy-Sweet Chipotle-Roast Chicken with Onion and Pineapple) Recipe | James Beard F

Pollo al Pastor (Spicy-Sweet Chipotle-Roast Chicken with Onion and Pineapple) Recipe | James Beard F

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Pollo al Pastor with this chipotle-marinated chicken, roasted with onions and pineapple. Perfect for tacos or a flavorful meal!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Recado Rojo ,or achiote paste
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ teaspoons Morton kosher salt (0.7 oz/20 g), divided
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 whole chicken (4 lb/1.8 kg)
  • 1 medium pineapple (2.2 lb/988 g), peeled, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 large white onion (14.6 oz/416 g), halved and thinly sliced

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