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Pozole Verde de Pollo (Green Chicken Pozole)

Pozole verde de pollo (green chicken pozole)
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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 Tbsp Spanglish Asadero All Purpose seasoning

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 piece of onion

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon

  • 12 tomatillos

  • 2 jalapeño peppers

  • 2 garlic cloves (for the sauce)

  • 1 piece of onion (for the sauce)

  • 1 roasted and peeled poblano pepper

  • 1 handful of cilantro

  • Salt and chicken bouillon to taste (for the sauce)

  • 1 can of hominy (pozole corn)

  • To serve: chopped cabbage, red onion, radishes, and lime juice

Instructions

Sear the chicken:

  • In a pot with a little oil, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and All Purpose seasoning.

  • Sear well on both sides. 

Cook the chicken:

  • Add 6 cups of water, the piece of onion, 3 garlic cloves, bay leaves, salt, and 1 tbsp of chicken bouillon.

  • Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.

Prepare the green sauce:

  • In a skillet with a little oil, sauté the tomatillos, jalapeños, 2 garlic cloves, and the piece of onion until they change color.

  • Blend with 1 cup of the chicken broth, the roasted poblano pepper, cilantro, salt, and chicken bouillon to taste.

Assemble the pozole:

  • Remove the chicken breast, shred it, and set aside.

  • In the pot, add the canned hominy, the shredded chicken, and the green sauce.

  • Mix well, cover, and cook until it begins to boil.

Serve hot and garnish with chopped cabbage, red onion, radishes, and lime juice.

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