Sumo Citrus Chicken Al Pastor

Name: Sumo Citrus Chicken Al Pastor
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Fusion-style
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup fresh Sumo Citrus juice; Zest of 1 Sumo Citrus; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1–2 Sumo Citrus, peeled and sliced into rounds (for layering); Corn tortillas; Diced white onion; Chopped cilantro; Lime wedges (optional); Salsa (optional)

A brighter, juicier take on al pastor using thinly sliced chicken marinated in a Sumo Citrus-forward adobo, baked on skewers with citrus slices, then served in tortillas with classic taco toppings.

Recipe Type

Mains

Time

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins

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Ingredients

Chicken

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh Sumo Citrus juice
Zest of 1 Sumo Citrus
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1–2 Sumo Citrus, peeled and sliced into rounds (for layering)

To assemble

Corn tortillas
Diced white onion
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges (optional)
Salsa (optional)

Instructions

Marinate: In a bowl, whisk Sumo Citrus juice + zest, vinegar, olive oil, paprikas, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
Prep the “trompo”: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet. Stack marinated chicken on 2–3 metal skewers or wooden skewers (soaked), layering in Sumo Citrus rounds as you go. Stand skewers upright by anchoring into a halved onion or potato placed on the sheet.
Bake: Roast 35–45 minutes, until cooked through. For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
Chop: Rest 5 minutes, then slice/shave chicken into bite-size pieces.
Serve: Warm tortillas and fill with chicken. Top with onion, cilantro, and salsa; finish with an extra squeeze of Sumo Citrus or lime if desired.