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author: Brian Lagerstrom
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# Chicken Al Pastor Tacos

## Tomatillo Salsa

1. Add (75-100g)[white onion], small diced, (100g)[poblano], small diced, (350-400g)[tomatillos], medium chopped, (15-20g)[garlic], minced, (5g)[salt], and (50g)[water] to a saucepan over med-high and bring to a simmer.
2. Once simmering, lower heat to medium low, cover.
3. Cook for about 10 min.
4. Stir and cook for another 8-10 min over medium, uncovered, to allow to thicken.
5. Transfer to cold bowl and cool in fridge or freezer.
6. Puree all ingredients until smooth.

## Al Pastor Marinade

1. Combine and blend (100g)[orange juice], (25g)[water], (25g)[white vinegar], (20g)[sugar], (20g)[salt], (30g)[achiote annatto paste] (or sub in lime juice, chile powder, & paprika), (2g)[dried oregano], (5g)[garlic powder], (5g)[cumin], (10g)[chile powder], and (50g)[pineapple], diced, until smooth.

## Meat

1. Add ½ of marinade or 100g to (1kg)[boneless skinless chicken thighs] and mix to coat.
2. Lay thighs onto a foil lined baking tray close together in the center of the tray.
3. Place (4 planks)[fresh pineapple], cut in similar size/thickness to chicken, along side chicken (see @4:32).
4. Preheat broiler on high.
5. Place chicken/pineapple on rack closest to broiler.
6. Let cook for 5 min - keeping a close eye to be sure it doesn't burn.
7. Rotate tray if needed, cook for another 5 min.
8. Chicken should be nicely charred on top at this point.
9. Flip chicken and return to broiler for another 5-8 min to char 2nd side.
10. Chop chicken and pineapple into ½"/1.5cm pieces.
11. Add long squeeze of [oil] to a nonstick pan over high/med-high.
12. Add in chicken/pineapple.
13. Fry on first side for about a minute.
14. Add 40-50g reserved marinade to pan.
15. Toss to combine and saute until sauce is reduced.

## Finishing/Garnish

1. Place chicken on double layer of [corn tortillas], heated.
2. Add [chopped cilantro] and white onion, tomatillo salsa, sprinkle of grated [queso fresco] (or feta).