¡SUPER FACIL! TAMALES de pollo en salsa verde

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina is more nutritious, while cornmeal can be a budget-friendly option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, and chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

Cook the chicken in the chicken broth until fully cooked, then shred it.

Prepare the salsa verde by blending tomatillos, serrano chiles, jalapeños, poblano chile, garlic, and cilantro until smooth.

In a bowl, mix the masa harina with baking powder, salt, and spices (oregano, cumin, pepper).

Incorporate the lard and vegetable shortening into the masa mixture until well combined.

Add the chicken broth gradually to the masa until a soft dough forms.

Spread a portion of the masa on a corn husk, add shredded chicken and a spoonful of salsa verde, then fold and wrap the tamale.

Steam the tamales for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the masa is firm.

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