Description
Green chile chicken pozole weaves Mexican culinary magic into a comforting bowl of hearty tradition. Rich broth and tender chicken welcome spice lovers to savor authentic southwestern warmth with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Base Vegetables and Seasonings:
- ½ large yellow or white onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (or adobo seasoning)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 (5 ounces / 142 grams) cans mild or medium green chiles
- 1 (28 ounces / 794 grams) can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn (optional, drained and rinsed if canned)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Shredded green cabbage
- Greek yogurt
- Extra chopped cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Create a flavor base by sautéing diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic in olive oil until vegetables become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Enhance the vegetable mixture with ground cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and dried oregano, allowing the spices to toast and intensify their complex flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, then incorporate green chiles, drained hominy, whole chicken thighs, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, creating a rich liquid foundation for the pozole.
- Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the chicken to cook thoroughly and infuse the broth with deep, savory notes for approximately 25 minutes.
- Carefully extract the chicken thighs using a slotted spoon and delicately shred the meat using two forks, separating it into tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Reintroduce the shredded chicken to the simmering broth, then fold in sweet corn kernels, chopped fresh cilantro, and bright, zesty lime juice to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Allow the pozole to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, tasting and adjusting seasonings as needed to achieve a balanced and harmonious taste.
- Ladle the steaming pozole into serving bowls and garnish with crisp shredded cabbage, creamy Greek yogurt, additional cilantro, sliced avocado, and wedges of lime for a vibrant and textural presentation.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs with tofu or jackfruit for a vegetarian version that maintains rich, hearty texture while providing plant-based protein.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt amounts during cooking to make the dish heart-friendly.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach without disrupting the authentic pozole flavor profile.
- Create a gluten-free meal by ensuring
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg