Dinner

June 8, 2021

Puerto Rican Pinchos De Pollo Tacos

Puerto Rican Pinchos De Pollo Tacos

Author:

The Queenship

Prep:

480

min

cook:

15

min

total:

495

min

Ingredients

CHICKEN

  • 3 lbs boneless chicken thighs - cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 1 c white vinegar
  • 3/4 c sofrito
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sazon
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp adobo
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black powder

MEXICAN STREET CORN

  • 2 ears corn, shucked off the cob
  • olive oil
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp cotija cheese
  • 1/4 c cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • s&p

PINEAPPLE SLAW

  • 3 c shredded cabbage (green and red)
  • 1/4 c cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 c pineapple, cut into small chunks
  • kosher salt

TO ASSEMBLE

  • Tortillas
  • Guacamole
  • Limes
  • Hot Sauce

Instructions

CHICKEN

  1. Add chicken to a large bowl.
  2. In a large jar with a lid, add all of the remaining ingredients.
  3. Close with a lid and shake vigorously until combined.
  4. Pour over chicken and let marinate overnight in a ziploc.
  5. When ready to cook: Thread chicken onto skewers (I use metal ones so I don’t bother with soaking)
  6. Add to grill and cook over high heat for approximately 3-4 min on each side.
  7. Baste with your favorite BBQ sauce (I tend to go with a smoky sauce)
  8. Grill for 2 min longer on each side.

MEXICAN STREET CORN

  1. Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over high heat.
  2. Add corn and season with s&p.
  3. Cook until slightly charred on the bottom - approximately 2 min.
  4. In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients, stir in the corn, and set aside.

PINEAPPLE SLAW

  1. Combine the above ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.

TO ASSEMBLE TACOS

  1. Warm tortillas, add chicken, mexican street corn, and pineapple slaw.
  2. Serve with guacamole, limes, and hot sauce.
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