Al Pastor Chicken Skewers

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Ingredients
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5–6" dried guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed)
3
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pineapple juice
1 cup
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juice of 2 limes
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of garlic smashed and peeled
4 cloves
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white onion roughly chopped
0.5
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kosher salt
2.5 teaspoons
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apple cider vinegar
1.5 teaspoon
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neutral oil (vegetable, avocado, etc.)
1.5 teaspoon
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dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon
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fresh thyme
1 teaspoon
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achiote paste (half of the 3.5 package)
1.75 ounces
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boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 2-inch chunks)
2½ pounds
To Assemble:
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bamboo skewers (soak in water prior to grilling to avoid burning)
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pineapple (peeled, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks)
1
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red onion (sliced in half lengthwise, then into quarters, then cut in half to create wedges)
1
Credit: Recipe created by Esteban Castillo on behalf of Kingsford.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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