How to Cook Chipotle's Chicken Al Pastor at Home - Secrets from a Former Employee!

This is the at home recipe I have created to get you as close as possible to Chipotle's new Chicken Al Pastor recipe. It tastes so similar, you won't be able to tell the difference.

Recipe:
Marinade:
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
4 Garlic Cloves - Minced
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
2 Tsp Kosher Salt
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Sunflower Oil
7 Oz Can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
3/4 Cup of Water
8 Chicken Thighs

Al Pastor Sauce:
2 guajillo chiles, 1 ancho chile, 6 morita chiles, 1 teaspoon mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/3 cup pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon achiote powder, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce.

At the end for the macerating:
Add 2 teaspoons of lime, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, 4 teaspoons of sauce per 8 oz cooked adobo chicken

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All news articles were from a single source listed below. Used solely as commentary to the release of Chipotle's new Pollo Al Pastor Recipe:
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