We are getting everything ready for Christmas dinner and we wanted to share this rich and HEALTHY alternative to the traditional red pozole. Why? Aside from being part of our traditional holiday feast, this recipe has great health benefits. Green pozole is rich in protein, low in sodium and contains no fat. Make this recipe a part of your dinner menu this Wednesday and enjoy without remorse. Happy holidays!

GREEN POZOLE WITH CHIKEN | KENA Cocina

INGREDIENTS

[one_half]

  • 2.2 lbs of hominy
  • 2 heads of garlic
  • 2 onions
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1/2 lb green tomatillos
  • 2 roasted poblano chiles, peeled and seeded
  • 2 sprigs of cilantro (leaves only)
  • 1 sprigs of epazote
  • Salt

[/one_half]

[one_half_last]

  • Chicken broth
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 1 romaine lettuce, disinfected and finely chopped
  • 6 radishes, sliced
  • Oregano
  • 3 serrano chiles
  • Lime
  • Roasted Corn

[/one_half_last]

PREPARATION – Time: 45 minutes

Cook corn, following instructions on the package. Add a head of garlic and half an onion. Reserve the broth where the corn was cooked.

Separately, cook the chicken with water, garlic, onion and remaining salt.

Blend, in a blender, tomatillos with chiles, cilantro and epazote. Strain and reserve.

Add the corn kernels to the chicken, with all its broth and mix the tomatillos, boil over medium heat. Rectify the seasoning and season with broth.

Serve with chopped onion, lettuce, radishes, oregano, chopped serrano chile, lemon and serve with baked corn tortillas / tostadas.

Share this post