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Chicken Posole Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with chicken, hominy, and a blend of spices.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions: 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add chicken thighs to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Add hominy to the pot and simmer for another 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Notes:

This Chicken Posole is perfect for a cozy dinner. Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado, radishes, or shredded cabbage.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken Posole
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