Part 1- Chicken Pozole (Cooking with Carolyn) Recipe Video

Give this Chicken Pozole a try. A great soup recipe to keep on hand when you're feelin' like something spicy. Do watch the Part 2 - Chicken Pozole (Cooking With Carolyn)for complete recipe.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time2 Hr 0 Min
Ready In3 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Servings8Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Extra virgin olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Chicken breasts4 , halves (skin-on and bone-in)
 All purpose seasoning2 Tablespoon (Grand Diamond)
 Low sodium chicken broth2 Quart
 Red chile sauce28 Ounce
 Red chile sauce19 Ounce
 Hominy58 Ounce, rinsed (drained)
For the garnishes
 Cabbage1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), shredded
 Cilantro3 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Radishes1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), slice
 Lime wedges1 Small
 Dried mexican oregano1 Teaspoon
 Tortilla chips1 Ounce
For the homemade chili sauce
 Dried chillies500 Gram, soaked (El baravo, chilies guajillos)
 Garlic8 Clove (40 gm)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Water4 Cup (64 tbs), boil

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 878 Calories from Fat 395

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 44 g67.8%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g26.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 3360.6 mg140%

Total Carbohydrates 92 g30.6%

Dietary Fiber 29.5 g118%

Sugars 30.2 g

Protein 41 g82.4%

Vitamin A 449.9% Vitamin C 52.3%

Calcium 8.9% Iron 33.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

Stock pot
High speed blender

Directions

FOR THE CHICKEN POZOLE

GETTING READY
1. Remove the skin from the chicken breast and season it well on all sides with Grand Diamond All Purpose Seasoning.
2. Shred the cabbage, chop the cilantro, slice the radish and keep it aside separately.

MAKING
3. In a large stock pot pour olive oil and let it heat up for 4-5 minutes and then place the chicken breast in it, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are brown.
4. Once done remove the chicken and add the chicken broth and Chile sauce to the pot. Bring it to a boil for 10 minutes and then reduce the flame and let it simmer for 1 hour.
5. In the meantime rinse the hominy with water and drain the excess water
6. After 1 hour, remove the chicken from the stock on a plate and remove the skin and the bones and shred the meat and place it back to the simmering pot and then add the rinsed hominy, stir and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes.

SERVING
7. Serve hot. Garnish each bowl with fresh cabbage, cilantro, radish slices, a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkle of oregano and lastly the crunchy tortillas.

FOR THE HOMEMADE CHILI SAUCE

MAKING
1. Remove the stalk from the chili and empty out the seeds in a plate.
2. Keep the cleaned chili in a large bowl.
3. Boil some hot water and once the water is hot pour it over the chili and let it soak in the water for 30-40 minutes.
4. After half an hour drain the water but do not throw it reserve the water and keep it aside.
5. Place the chili in the high speed blender add garlic and salt and some of the reserved water.
6. Blend it until you get a smooth sauce adds some reserved water if too dry.
7. Once done strain the chili sauce using a strainer, transfer it in a bowl and freeze it and then transfer it in a plastic bag and store.
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