About this recipe
Got some leftover chicken in the fridge? Sounds like a good time to whip up some pozole.
Pozole, a soup/stew of Mexican origin, is a complex dish typically made with meat (chicken or pork are popular options) braised in a flavorful broth with chilis and hominy. As such, traditional pozole can take hours to prepare. But with the right recipe — and a few shortcuts — you can be enjoying pozole any night of the week.
Eager to try it out? Have a look at the below recipe courtesy of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and Nexstar’s WVIB.
Ingredients
Yields: 4 servings
Easy Pozole Rojo With Chicken
Directions
Easy Pozole Rojo With Chicken
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Finely dice the onion, then add it to a large soup pot along with the cooking oil. Sauté the onion in the oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender and transparent.
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Add the flour and chili powder and continue to sauté for two minutes more. The mixture will be fairly dry, so stir continuously to prevent burning.
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Stir continuously to prevent burning. -
Add 2 cups water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and salt to the pot. Whisk the ingredients together until the tomato paste is dissolved.
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Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, at which point it will begin to thicken.
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Add the chicken broth, shredded meat, diced chiles, and hominy (drained). Stir to combine and then heat through (about 10 minutes).
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Cut the lime into wedges and roughly chop the cilantro.
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Top each bowl with chopped cilantro and a wedge of lime to squeeze over top. Serve with additional garnishes, if desired.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
310kcal
Calories
18g
Total Fat
22g
Total Carbs
17g
Protein
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