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Green Chicken Pozole Recipe

Green chicken pozole is a super flavorful and delicious Mexican soup the whole family will enjoy

Course Main Course, Mexican
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword green chicken pozole, green pozole, pozole verde
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 207 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

For the broth

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 quarts water
  • 40.5 oz canned hominy

For the Salsa

  • 1 lb tomatillos
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbs vegetable oil

For the garnishes

  • tostadas
  • shredded cabbage
  • diced onion
  • sliced radishes
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Put all of the broth ingredients except for the hominy in a large pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 1 hour.

  2. Roast the poblano pepper in the oven then let it sweat in a plastic bag for 20 minutes.

  3. Then peel the charred skin from the pepper. Remove the stem and the seeds. Then chop the pepper into chunks and set aside.

  4. Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos. Then rinse them really well under running water to remove the sticky residue.

  5. Put the tomatillos and jalapeno in a pot and cover with water. Then bring to a boil over medium high heat. Then cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

  6. Transfer the tomatillos and jalapeno to a blender. Also add the poblano pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 white onion, 2 tsp chicken bouillon, 1 tsp of oregano, 1 tsp of ground cumin and the chopped cilantro. Blend for a minute or until smooth.

  7. Heat up the 1 tbs of oil in another pot over medium heat. Add the blended green sauce and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Then set aside.

  8. After the chicken has cooked for 1 hour transfer it to a bowl to cool. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.

  9. Next, drain the canned hominy and rinse it. Then add it to the pot of chicken broth. Next, add the green sauce to the pot with the hominy. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.

  10. Once the chicken has cooled remove the skins and discard. Then shred the meat. Discard the bones. Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir. Check for salt and some if desired.

  11. Remove pot from heat.

  12. Serve and enjoy with lots of garnishes!

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Nutrition Facts
Green Chicken Pozole Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 484mg21%
Potassium 329mg9%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 202IU4%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.