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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN POZOLE FAST EASY AND AFFORDABLE | POZOLE RECIPE

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Chicken Pozole

Cultural Context

Originating from pre-Hispanic Mexico, Pozole was traditionally made with game meat and corn, symbolizing abundance and community. Today, it's often enjoyed during celebrations like Mexican Independence Day and Christmas, with variations across regions. Chicken Pozole is a lighter adaptation that has gained popularity, making this hearty dish accessible to more families.

MexicanMXmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
hominy
water
2.5 tablespoons chicken flavor bouillon
salt
crushed chili
oregano
2 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves
1/2 onion
lime
cilantro
onion
tortilla chips

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

hominy

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Quinoa is nutritious, while canned corn is more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Boil water in a pot.

2

Wash hominy with cold water.

3

Add hominy to the boiling water carefully to avoid splatter.

4

Add 2.5 tablespoons of chicken flavor bouillon and mix.

5

Clean chicken by removing fat.

6

Add chicken to the boiling water.

7

Add salt, crushed chili, oregano, and 2 bay leaves.

8

Add 4 garlic cloves and 1/2 onion to the pot.

9

Cover and let boil for about 30 minutes, reducing the temperature.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingshredding

Equipment Needed

potspoon

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pozole RojoPozole Verde
Local Name: pozole de pollo

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