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Pozole Rojo de Pollo
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Pozole Rojo de Pollo

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (whole)Meat1.4 kg
  • onion (peeled, halved)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce4 pieces
  • bay leaves (whole)Spices2 pieces
  • adobo (canned chipotle adobo)Pantry15 g
  • guajillo chilies (stemmed and seeded)Produce4 pieces
  • hominy (maíz pozolero) (drained and rinsed)Pantry800 g
  • water (for boiling)Other2.5 litres
  • salt (to taste)Spices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

354kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
8 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Blender
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the chicken with aromatics

    • Place the chicken breast in a large pot and cover with water.
    • Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves and adobo.
    • Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
    Step 1
  2. Remove aromatics and shred the chicken

    • Once the aromatics are dehydrated, remove them from the pot.
    • Add a cup of the same broth back to the pot.
    • Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly and shred it.
    Step 2
  3. Add the hominy and blend the chilies

    • Add the hominy to the same broth and bring to a boil.
    • Meanwhile, blend the chilies with a little broth until smooth.
    • Pour the chili mixture into the pot.
    Step 3
  4. Simmer the pozole

    • Let the pot boil so the flavors come together.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    Step 4
  5. Add the chicken and finish

    • Add the shredded chicken to the pot and mix well.
    • Bring back to a boil once more, then serve hot.
    Step 5