Best 2 Chicken Posole Pozole Recipes

Chicken posole is a traditional Mexican stew that is made with hominy, a type of corn that has been treated with an alkali solution. The hominy is cooked in a broth made with chicken, vegetables, and spices, and the stew is often served with toppings such as shredded chicken, avocado, and sour cream. Posole is a popular dish in Mexico, and it is also enjoyed in many other countries around the world. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken posole recipe, then you've come to the right place. Here, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect chicken posole.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RED CHICKEN POSOLE (POZOLE)

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I got this years ago from some students. It is so flavorful! Great for cold winter nights. You can use a whole chicken, or bone-in chicken breasts. I also use a whole package of the dried chilies.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Poultry

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 -4 whole chicken breasts (skinned, if desired)
1 onion, cut in large chunks
32 ounces white hominy
6 -8 dried New Mexico chiles (or as many as you like)
10 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon oregano
salt and pepper
chopped onion
chopped cilantro
lemon wedge

Steps:

Put chicken and chunked onion in large stockpot.
Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken falls apart (2-3 hours).
Cool; remove skin and bones, and cut or shred chicken. Add back to broth in stockpot.
Add hominy to stockpot and keep at a low simmer.
Fill a saucepan with water 1/2 full.
Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies.
Add chilies and garlic cloves to saucepan, along with oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Boil for 15 minutes.
Let cool!
Blend chilies and garlic in blender or food processor until it is all liquid.
Add blended chilies to chicken in stockpot.
Stir and boil 10 minutes together.
Ladle into bowls and top with chopped raw onion, cilantro and fresh squeezed lemon.

CHICKEN POSOLE (POZOLE)

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Another Mexican dish from my son's travels through Mexico. I am not a big fan of hominy, but I enjoy this dish occasionally.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3-4 whole chicken breasts, skinned if desired
1 large onion, cut into chunks
32 oz white hominy, drained
6-8 new mexico chilies (or as desired)
10 clove garlic
1 Tbsp mexican oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
GARNISH
chopped onion, chopped cilantro, lemon wedge

Steps:

1. Put chicken and chunked onion in large stockpot. 2 Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken falls apart (2-3 hours).
2. Cool; remove skin and bones, and cut or shred chicken. Add back to broth in stockpot.
3. Add hominy to stockpot and keep at a low simmer. Fill a saucepan with water 1/2 full.
4. Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies. Add chilies and garlic cloves to saucepan, along with oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Boil for 15 minutes. Let cool! Blend chilies and garlic in blender or food processor until it is all liquid.
6. Add blended chilies to chicken in stockpot. Stir and boil 10 minutes together.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped raw onion, cilantro and fresh squeezed lemon.

Tips:

Use a variety of chiles. This will give your pozole a more complex flavor. Dried ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles are all good choices.
Toast the chiles before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more digestible.
Soak the hominy overnight. This will help to soften it and make it more digestible. You can also use canned hominy, but it will not be as flavorful.
Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, pork broth, or vegetable broth are all good choices. You can also use water, but your pozole will be less flavorful.
Season the pozole to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your taste.
Serve the pozole with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded chicken, avocado, radishes, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Pozole is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect meal for a cold day or a special occasion. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a pozole recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new soup recipe to try, give pozole a try. You won't be disappointed!