Description
Chicken Pozole is a hearty and flavorful Mexican stew featuring tender chicken, hominy, and a rich broth infused with spices. It’s traditionally garnished with fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white hominy, rinsed and drained 🌽
- 3 dried guajillo or ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
- Shredded cabbage (for garnish) 🥬
- Sliced radishes (for garnish) 🌸
- Lime wedges (for serving) 🍋
- Tortilla chips or tostadas (optional) 🫓
Instructions
Prepare the Chile Sauce:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chiles for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15 minutes until softened.
- Drain the chiles and transfer to a blender. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and cumin, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients:
- Pour in the remaining chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
Assemble the Pozole:
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in the prepared chile sauce and hominy.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Let the stew simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve:
- Ladle the pozole into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cabbage, and sliced radishes.
- Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips or tostadas on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Pozole, Mexican Stew, Hearty Chicken Soup, Hominy Recipes, Traditional Pozole