40 minutes6 servingsachiote 1 block

Chicken Gringas al Pastor

By Ana Rodriguez

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6 Servings

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40 Minutes

Chicken Gringas al Pastor
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Recipe Details

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cooking

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 3½ oz (100 g) achiote 1 block
  • ¼ cup White vinegar
  • avocado oil
  • ¼ onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 chicken breast, cubed (raw)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • flour tortillas
  • Manchego cheese
  • onion, chopped
  • cilantro, chopped
  • Grilled pineapple slices
  • Lemon to taste
  • Chipotle sauce, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Blend the juices, achiote, and vinegar. Set aside.
  2. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute, and once Hot appears, add the avocado oil and grill the onion and garlic. Add the chicken and sear. Once seared, cover with the sauce on all sides. Add the bay leaves and salt and press Cancel.
  3. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook for 30 Minutes.
  4. When done, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting.
  5. Heat the flour tortillas. Add the cheese to melt and the chicken. Serve with onion, cilantro, roasted pineapple, lemon, and chipotle sauce.

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