Description
A flavorful chicken dish inspired by traditional al pastor, featuring a marinade of spices and pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 4 tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add pineapple juice and lime juice to the marinade and mix well.
- Place chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a separate pan, sauté red onion until soft.
- Serve chicken in tortillas topped with diced pineapple, sautéed onions, and cilantro.
- Garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Marinate chicken overnight for better flavor.
- Serve with your favorite salsa for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Al Pastor, grilled chicken, Mexican cuisine