Chipotle Copycat Chicken Al Pastor Recipe

If you love Chipotle’s famous al pastor chicken, you’ll love this copycat version from Island Vibe Cooking on YouTube! There are tons of homemade al pastor recipes, but this one is hands down the best version you’ll have; the chicken is seasoned well and is grilled to perfection. It’s flavorful, smoky, and comes together quickly and easily.

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In these step by step instructions, Island Vibe Cooking will teach you how to make the ultimate al pastor chicken right in the comforts of your home. Everyone will love this and it will surely become an instant hit!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb bone-in skin chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce
• 2 guajillo peppers
• 2 ancho peppers
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp creole seasoning
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 small onion
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
• bay leaves
• peppercorn

Directions:

Step 1

To start, make the marinade for the chicken. In your blender cup, add the 2 guajillo peppers and 2 ancho peppers that had been softened in boiling water, along with chopped small onion, four cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, bay leaves, some peppercorns, 1 tbsp white vinegar, and 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice. Season with 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp chicken bouillon, 1 tsp creole seasoning, and 1 tsp ground black pepper,  Blend everything until combined. Once done, pour it over the chicken and mix, ensuring everything is fully coated.

Step 2

Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down. After you have laid down all the chicken, cover the grill with its cover, and allow them to get nicely charred. Once done, flip the chicken over and continue to grill that side. Serve and enjoy!

Chipotle Copycat Chicken Al Pastor Recipe