Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican stew made with tender chicken, hominy, and a rich chile sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken, quartered and skinned if desired
- 1 medium onion, peeled
- 10 cups water
- 3 guajillo chiles
- 3 pasilla chiles
- 3 ancho chiles
- 2 arbol chiles
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, peeled and halved
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- Salt to taste
- 1 medium can of Mexican hominy or maiz pozolero blanco, drained
- Shredded white cabbage
- Sliced radishes
- Lime or lemons
- Finely chopped onion
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Crema or Mexican sour cream
- Salsa or hot sauce of choice
- Tostadas
Instructions
- Boil the chicken until the meat is soft and falling apart. Drain, reserving the meat and broth in separate containers. You should have 8 cups of broth. Set aside while you prepare the pozole sauce base.
- Over a comal or griddle, toast the chiles, being careful not to burn them. Also toast the garlic and onion for 5 minutes. Remove from comal and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, place the chiles, garlic, onion, and 1 tsp salt into a blender. Add a tablespoon or two of water to help blend into a smooth sauce. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve and discard seeds and any remaining chunks.
- In a large pot, heat the oil. Once warm, add the chile sauce and cook for a few minutes. Add the drained hominy, bay leaf, oregano, and salt. Gently pour the drained chicken broth, give the soup a good mix. Allow to simmer for an hour over medium low heat and covered.
- While the soup is simmering, remove the meat from the boiled chicken, discarding bones and skins. Shred the chicken meat then add to the simmering pozole. Continue simmering until ready to serve.
- Serve topped with any or all of the suggested toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30