Chicken Al Pastor(ish) Cheese Skirt Tacos - The Grill Dads

Chicken Al Pastor(ish) Cheese Skirt Tacos - The Grill Dads

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To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas - sometimes labeled “street taco” size
  • 1 whole pineapple (peeled and quartered)
  • 1 medium sweet onion (cut into thick slices)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers - finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

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