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Pozole Verde

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🌱 Experience the authentic taste of Mexican cuisine with this vibrant green pozole that delivers fresh, tangy flavors and tender chicken in every comforting bowl
🍲 Master the traditional art of pozole verde with this foolproof recipe that brings together tomatillos, green chiles, and hominy for a nourishing meal that’s perfect for any occasion

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

– 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

– 1 pound husked and rinsed tomatillos

– 1 large roughly chopped white onion

– 3 halved jalapeΓ±o peppers with seeds removed for mild heat

– 2 cloves of garlic

– 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano

– 1 teaspoon of kosher salt

– 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

– 1 cup of cilantro (including stems and leaves)

– 2 (15-ounce) cans of drained and rinsed hominy

Instructions

1-Creating Pozole Verde begins with combining key elements in a large pot for a simple, flavorful process. Start by mixing 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 grundpound of husked and rinsed tomatillos, 1 large roughly chopped white onion, 3 halved jalapeΓ±o peppers with seeds removed, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Bring this mixture to a boil and then simmer it partially covered for 40 minutes until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.

2-Once the chicken is ready, remove and shredded it before blending the cooked vegetables and garlic with 1 cup of the cooking liquid and 1 cup of cilantro until smooth. Pour this green mixture back into the pot along with the shredded chicken and 2 (15-ounce) cans of drained and rinsed hominy. Let the stew simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes, then adjust the salt to taste for the perfect balance.

3-For a complete meal, serve your Pozole Verde with optional toppings like lime wedges, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, diced white onions, chopped cilantro, and extra Mexican oregano to add texture and flavor. This step-by-step approach, with a total time of about 1 hour and 10 minutes, makes it accessible for home cooks and busy parents alike. If you want to explore more tweaks, visit our section on advanced tips for enhancing your Pozole Verde experience.

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Notes

🌢️ For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add additional green chiles like serranos or poblanos
πŸ₯š The chicken thighs provide the best flavor and moisture for pozole – breast meat can become dry during the long simmering process
🍚 Make the pozole a day ahead and refrigerate – the flavors deepen and improve overnight, making it even more delicious the next day

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg