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Chicken Posole

A hearty Mexican soup made with chicken, hominy, and a flavorful broth.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 can Hominy drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper ground
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 whole Lime cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Add chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. 4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5. Add hominy, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
  6. 6. Remove chicken thighs, shred them, and return to the pot. Stir well.
  7. 7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken Posole, Hominy, Mexican Soup
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