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Chicken Posole Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with chicken, hominy, and a blend of spices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can Hominy drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 to taste Salt
  • 1 to taste Black pepper
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 unit Lime cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. 4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
  5. 5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. 6. Add the hominy and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken Posole, Gluten-Free
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