Quick Pozole Verde with Chicken
Quick Pozole Verde with Chicken
Classic DishPozole
Prep: 25 min • Cook: 60 min. This vibrant Pozole Verde offers a comforting and zesty experience, combining tender shredded chicken with plump hominy in a bright green sauce. The sauce is crafted from roasted tomatillos, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño, all enhanced by the unique flavor of epazote, creating a truly authentic Mexican culinary delight.
- Preparation time
- 25 min
- Cooking time
- 1 hr
- Total time
- 1 hr 25 min
- Servings
- 6
Instructions
Prepare Chicken
- 1Place chicken breasts in a large pot. Cover with 4 cups of chicken broth and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and set aside. Reserve the broth.
Make Green Sauce
- 1Preheat oven broiler or a heavy skillet to medium-high heat. Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño on a baking sheet or skillet. Broil or roast for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until softened and slightly charred.
- 2Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Add fresh cilantro and blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved chicken broth.
Assemble Pozole
- 1In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended green sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 2Add the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth, shredded chicken, drained hominy, and epazote sprigs to the pot. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3Cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, allowing the flavors to fully combine. Remove the epazote sprigs before serving. Season with additional salt to taste.
Serve
- 1Ladle the hot pozole into bowls. Serve immediately with optional garnishes such as sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, lime wedges, and crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 311 kcal
- Protein
- 25 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 26 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 311 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
Tips
- For a spicier kick, leave some or all of the seeds in the jalapeño when making the green sauce. Wear gloves when handling chilies to avoid irritation.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the tomatillos; this ensures they char rather than steam, 깊은 맛을 냅니다.
- Offer a variety of garnishes to allow everyone to customize their bowl of pozole to their individual taste preferences.
