Tamales De Pollo Con Chile Verde- Green Chile Chicken Tamales

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Traditional and savory Tamales De Pollo Con Chile Verde recipe
in Main

Prep

60 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package dried corn husks
1 lb tomatillo , husked and rinsed
fresh hot green chili pepper , stemmed ( roughly 2 - 6 serranos or jalapenos )
4 large garlic cloves , peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
salt
4 cups cooked chicken , preferably grilled , roasted ( about 1 lb . ) or 4 cups rotisserie chicken , coarsely shredded ( about 1 lb . )
2/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
10 ounces rich-tasting pork fat , slightly softened but not at all runny ( or vegetable shortening if you wish )
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 lbs fresh coarse-ground corn masa harina flour , for tamales or 3 1/2 cups dried masa harina , for tamales mixed with 2 1/4 cups hot water
1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
388
Sugar
1g
Fat
24g
Tamales De Pollo Con Chile Verde are a savory and traditional Mexican dish made of corn masa dough wrapped around a filling of shredded chicken and a spicy tomatillo and chili pepper sauce. They are a staple of Mexican cuisine and are often served during special occasions like Christmas and Dia De Los Muertos. Although making tamales takes time and practice, the end result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize the filling and sauce to your liking, and serve hot with a cold beer or margarita.

Instructions

1.Soak the dried corn husks in hot water to soften.
2.In a pot of boiling water, cook the tomatillos, chili peppers, and garlic until soft.
3.Using a blender or food processor, blend the tomatillo mixture with vegetable oil and chicken broth to make a smooth sauce. Season with salt to taste.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of the green sauce.
5.In another bowl, whip the pork fat or vegetable shortening with baking powder until light and fluffy.
6.In a large mixing bowl, mix the corn masa harina flour with enough chicken broth to create a soft dough.
7.Spread a corn husk on a flat surface, and spread a layer of dough on it. Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture, then fold the corn husk over and tie with a strip of corn husk.
8.Steam the tamales for 30-40 minutes until cooked.
9.Serve hot with extra green sauce on top.

PROS

Tamales De Pollo Con Chile Verde are a homemade, traditional, and delicious Mexican dish that can be customized with different fillings and sauces.

They can be made in large batches and frozen for easy meal prep.

CONS

Making tamales can be time-consuming and requires some practice to perfect.

They are higher in calories and fat due to the use of pork fat, which can be substituted with vegetable shortening.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tamales De Pollo Con Chile Verde are a good source of protein from the chicken and healthy carbs from the corn masa flour.
The tomatillo and chili pepper sauce provides vitamins and antioxidants.

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