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Chicken Posole Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with chicken and hominy.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans hominy drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced radishes

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add chicken thighs to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Remove chicken thighs from the pot, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. 5. Add the drained and rinsed hominy to the pot. Simmer for another 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radishes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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Chicken Posole
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