Best 8 Red Chicken Posole Pozole Recipes

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Red chicken posole is a traditional Mexican stew made with hominy, a type of dried corn, and chicken in a rich, flavorful broth. The dish is often served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese, and can be enjoyed as a main course. The history of pozole can be traced back to pre-Hispanic times, where it was a ceremonial dish served at important events. Today, it is a popular dish throughout Mexico and is often enjoyed as a family meal. With its vibrant red color, savory broth, and tender chicken, red chicken posole is a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 8 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

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.

RED CHICKEN POZOLE



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Chile-spiked red pozole, or pozole rojo, is a beloved staple in many home kitchens in Mexico. In this version, we seared chicken legs then submerged them in a bath of fiery anchos and guajillos and soothing hominy. Keep the drumsticks intact, shred the thigh meat and stir it in, and arrange the fixings on the table for serving-tostadas and shredded cabbage, cilantro and limes.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 whole chicken legs, split, or 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks (2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large white onion, quartered lengthwise and peeled (stem end intact)
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
1 dried ancho chile, stem and seeds removed
1 fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, stem removed (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 can (29-ounces) hominy, drained
Sliced radishes and shredded cabbage, for serving (optional)
Tostadas or tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium-high. Add chicken, skin-sides down, and cook, flipping once, until browned all over, 7 to 9 minutes (do not crowd pan; brown in batches if necessary). Add 2 onion wedges, broth, and 3 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook at a bare simmer (small bubbles sporadically emerging at surface) until chicken is just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Strain broth and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Add dried chiles and cook, turning a few times, until blistered in places and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add enough hot tap water to cover; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add 1 onion wedge, jalapeño, and garlic; cook, turning a few times, until golden brown in places and beginning to soften, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender (do not wipe skillet clean), along with reconstituted dried chiles and 1/2 cup soaking liquid, oregano, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Purée until smooth. Return mixture to skillet and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced and darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken; shred meat into bite-size pieces (leave drumsticks whole, if desired). Return chicken to pot with puréed-chile mixture and hominy. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Season to taste. Chop remaining onion wedge and serve soup with onion, radishes, cabbage, tostadas, cilantro, and lime wedges.

CHICKEN POZOLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds nix tamal (hominy)
15 dried New Mexico chili pods
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, plus 10 crushed cloves
4 medium onions, sliced
2 whole chickens, skins removed
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 whole bay leaves
1/2 cup chicken base
Salt
Sliced radishes, for garnish
Sliced cabbage, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil the nix tamal in a saucepan of water until tender, about 30 minutes; then remove it from the boiling water and set aside.
  • Break the stems from the New Mexico chilies, shake the seeds from the pods, and wash the chilies. Add the chilies to the boiling water and boil until soft, about 15 minutes. When done, put the chilies in a blender with the 5 garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and then push through a sieve. Set the paste aside.
  • In a large saute pan over low heat, heat oil and then saute the onions and 10 crushed garlic cloves until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sauteed onions and garlic to a large stockpot with the whole chickens, oregano, bay leaves, and chicken base. Cover with water, at least 3/4 of the way up the pot. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chickens from the broth and allow to cool. De-bone the chickens and then return to the broth. Add the cooked hominy and chili paste. Simmer for 30 minutes and then adjust seasoning with salt. Serve in large bowls garnished with sliced radish and sliced cabbage.

RED CHILE CHICKEN POSOLE



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This is a favorite in New Mexico at Christmastime, or any day you want a spicy, satisfying stew. I experimented and created my own recipe over the years, but the addition of ancho chile is a Bobby Flay inspiration.

Provided by Spice Boy

Categories     Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large dried ancho chiles
2 tablespoons new mexico chile powder (hot or mild)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans hominy, drained and rinsed
3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour (for dredging)
6 -8 warm flour tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • Soak the ancho chiles in hot water for 1 hour. Discard soaking water. Remove stems and seeds from chiles and puree them with the honey.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour.
  • Heat olive oil in a stock pot over med-high heat until hot. Saute chicken breasts until golden, about 3 minutes on each side, and remove from pot (chicken will not be cooked through).
  • Add onion to pot along with additional 2 T oil. Saute about 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add garlic, chile powder, cumin, and 1 T of the dredging flour, and saute for an additional minute. Deglaze the pan with wine.
  • Add chicken broth to pot, along with the basil, oregano, vinegar, hominy, and chicken breasts.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the pureed chile mixture and simmer an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pot and turn heat up to high. As the liquid reduces and thickens slightly, shred the chicken with two forks. Stir chicken back into the liquid. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle posole into bowls and serve with warm tortillas.

EASY CHICKEN POSOLE



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This easy-to-make chicken and hominy soup is one of many great Mexican Christmas traditions, or simply delicious whenever you want to eat something warm and comforting. It's garnished with thinly sliced radishes, shredded lettuce, finely chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges, which diners add to the soup as they please.

Provided by Dorothy Denise Garcia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
3 cups water
1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
3 cups white hominy, rinsed and drained
10 tostada shells

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Remove from skillet, drain, and cool. When completely cooled, shred chicken with a fork.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth, water, oregano, salt, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook about 90 minutes. Stir in the hominy and cook until tender, about 15 minutes more. Taste to adjust seasonings, adding more salt and chili powder, if desired. Serve in soup bowls with1 tostada shell per serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 697.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

RED POZOLE



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Rich, succulent, fatty pork combines with sweet white corn hominy in red pozole, an incredibly comforting, classic, cold weather dish that's usually served at New Year's. Whether you call pozole a soup or a stew, it's a satisfying bowl of food, with or without any fixings. Serve with finely sliced cabbage, diced onion, chopped avocado, sliced radishes and peppers, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and chips or warmed corn tortillas.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Pork Stew

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 ½ pounds pork shanks
1 ½ pounds pork feet
1 medium yellow onion, peeled, but left whole
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut in half
2 stalks celery, cut in half
2 tablespoons kosher salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 large bay leaves
4 quarts water, divided
2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano
12 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 ounces dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 ounce dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 (30 ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Place pork shoulder in the refrigerator. Transfer pork shanks and feet into a large pot on the stove. Add onion, carrot, and celery, salt, pepper, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour in 3 quarts water. Turn heat to high and bring to a simmer.
  • Skim foam from the surface and add Mexican oregano, rubbing it between your hands as you drop it into the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until pork is tender and will easily come off the bone, about 3 ½ hours.
  • While the pork is simmering, place unpeeled garlic cloves in a dry pan over medium heat. Roast the cloves, shaking the pan occasionally over the heat, until slightly charred on the outside and just starting to get soft on the inside. Remove from the heat and transfer into a bowl to cool.
  • Place guajillo and ancho chile peppers into a 4-cup liquid measuring cup and set a strainer over the top. Ladle some simmering broth from the pot into the strainer until chiles are covered. Let soak until the pork is finished simmering.
  • When pork is finished cooking, set a strainer over a large bowl. Remove pork and vegetables with a slotted spoon and place in the strainer.
  • Meanwhile, peel the cooled garlic cloves and add them to the chile pepper and broth mixture. Puree chile mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Pass pureed chiles through a strainer into the pot of broth. Add a spoonful or two of the broth to the pureed chiles to help it pass through the strainer if needed. Pour the remaining 1 quart of water through the strainer, then add the pork shoulder to the pot. Simmer over medium-low heat.
  • While the pork shoulder simmers, remove bones from pork shanks, then cut shanks and feet into smaller pieces.
  • Once the pork shoulder has simmered for 1 ½ hours, add diced shanks and feet to the pot. Stir in hominy and continue to simmer until pork is very tender, about 1 more hour. Skim any fat from the surface as it cooks and season with more salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 818.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 186.5 mg, Fat 48.8 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 2058.3 mg

PRESSURE COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN POZOLE



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A pressure cooker is the perfect tool for making a quick pozole that tastes like it has simmered for a long time. Traditional red pozole usually requires toasting and puréeing dried chiles for a flavorful broth, but this one relies on canned chipotles for smoky complexity. Chipotles can be fiery, so feel free to use fewer peppers if you're concerned about the heat, but don't skimp on the adobo sauce: It's milder than the peppers and is packed with loads of smoky, garlicky flavor. Serve the soup in bowls with plenty of crumbled cheese, diced avocado and crushed chips, for topping. The slow-cooker version of this dish uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots and celery, is available here.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
5 cups chicken broth or stock
1 cup frozen corn
1 (29-ounce) can pozole (hominy), rinsed and well drained
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), plus more as needed
Crushed tortilla chips, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, minced red onion and cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Using the sauté setting, heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker. Add the onion, season it with salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened and fragrant, 2 minutes. Turn the sauté setting off.
  • Open the can of chipotles and remove the chiles, leaving as much of the adobo sauce behind as possible. (Scrape the sauce off the chiles with your fingers as best you can.) Set the chiles aside and add the adobo sauce to the pressure cooker. Chop 1 to 4 of the chiles until they are almost a paste. (Determine the number of chiles according to your desired level of heat: 1 chile for a very mild soup and 4 for a very spicy soup.) Add the chiles to the pressure cooker. (Store remaining chiles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days and in the freezer indefinitely.)
  • Using the sauté setting, add onion and garlic powders, cumin and oregano to the pressure cooker. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken until coated, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt (but hold off on the salt if you are using fully salted broth.) Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release remaining pressure manually. (If hot liquid spurts out of the knob along with the steam, carefully close it and wait 5 more minutes before releasing remaining pressure.) Using a ladle, skim excess fat from the surface of the soup, if desired.
  • Using the sauté setting, coarsely shred the chicken in the pot using 2 forks. Add the corn and the pozole and simmer until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the lime juice and taste; add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve the soup in bowls with the toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1117 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RED CHICKEN POZOLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Alqualonde

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
2 oz dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 oz dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 bunch cilantro plus more for garnish
26 garlic cloves (seriously!)
1 large quartered white onion
1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
1.5 pounds chicken breast
1 tbsp dried oregano
45 oz canned hominy
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 cups boiling water
Garnish
Shredded cabbage
Radishes
Queso fresco (add 1 point per tablespoon)
Baked corn tortilla (add 1 point for every 2 small corn tortillas)
Avocado (add 2 points for a quarter avocado)
Lime
Chopped onion
Chopped jalapenos (if you want more heat)

Steps:

  • 1. Add eight cups of chicken broth to a large soup pot. Add 3/4 of the white onion, the cilantro bunch, 2o garlic cloves, oregano, and 2 tsp salt. Bring to a slow boil and add in the chicken breasts and cook until just cooked through and the meat can be shredded. 2. Remove the chicken once it is cooked and set aside until it is cool enough to shred. Then using a slotted spoon (or you could strain the entire soup) pull out the garlic, onion, and cilantro and add it to a blender. Add 1.5 cups of the cooking broth and blend. Add back to the broth. 3. Meanwhile, while the chicken is cooking, toast the dried chiles in a saute pan on the stove for 30 second per side over medium heat. They should become fragrant but not burn. It will likely take 3-4 batches to toast all the chiles. Once they are toasted, place them in a large bowl and cover with 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes. 4. After the chiles have rehydrated in the boiling water for 30 minutes, add the chiles and their cooking liquid to a blender and blend with the additional 6 garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp salt. 5. Once the chiles are blended, warm up the vegetable oil in a large saute pan. Add the blended chiles and cook for 8-10 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently. Then add into the broth and simmer for ten minutes to combine the flavors. 6. Add hominy to the soup and allow to cook for 7 minutes. 7. Add shredded chicken broth and simmer for an additional 4 minutes. 8. Serve in bowls and add your favorite garnishes - I love mine with a crunchy baked tortilla, queso fresco, cabbage, and lots of lime juice. 9. Enjoy! This soup is even better the next day and keeps well! I always make a huge batch.

Red Pozole Soup Recipes: Ingredients, Instructions, and Culinary Delights

Mexican gastronomy is renowned for its vibrant flavors and culinary artistry. Red Pozole, a traditional and flavorful dish from Mexico, has captivated the taste buds of food enthusiasts around the world. This article explores the delectable Red Pozole, providing a culinary journey through its ingredients, preparation methods, and the culinary delights it offers. From the selection of ingredients to the cooking techniques, we delve into the essential aspects of crafting this exquisite dish.

Red Pozole Soup Recipe: Embracing Culinary Delights

To create the delectable Red Pozole, an array of ingredients come together in a harmonious symphony of flavors. These include hominy, a unique type of corn, and succulent chicken, which form the foundation of this vibrant dish. A medley of aromatic spices, such as oregano, cumin, and paprika, infuse each spoonful with a delightful array of flavors. The vibrant red color, a trademark of Red Pozole, comes from the use of guajillo and ancho peppers, which impart a delightful warmth and hint of spice.

The preparation of Red Pozole is a testament to culinary craftsmanship. The process begins with simmering the hominy until it achieves a delectable tenderness. The succulent chicken is then added to the flavorful broth, creating a harmonious union of flavors. The aromatic spices are carefully blended and infused into the broth, releasing their enticing scents and flavors. The vibrant guajillo and ancho peppers lend their distinctive red hue and warmth, transforming the dish into a culinary masterpiece.

Conclusion: A Culinary Celebration of Red Pozole

Red Pozole stands as a testament to the culinary artistry of traditional Mexican cuisine. Its vibrant flavors, delightful textures, and the harmonious combination of ingredients create a symphony of taste that leaves taste buds craving for more. The preparation of Red Pozole is an ode to culinary craftsmanship, with each ingredient carefully selected and blended to create a cohesive and unforgettable dish.

As you embark on your culinary journey with Red Pozole, remember to embrace the versatility of this dish. It can be adorned with an array of toppings, such as avocado slices, shredded cabbage, and zesty salsa, allowing for customization to suit individual palates. Indulge in this delectable creation, and experience the vibrant culinary tapestry that is Red Pozole.

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