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Chicken Posole Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican stew made with chicken, hominy, and a rich broth.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cans Hominy drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  2. 2. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3. Pour in the chicken broth, add the hominy, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. 5. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir well.
  6. 6. Serve the posole hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken Posole, Mexican Stew
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