Authentic Chicken Pozole Rojo
This authentic chicken pozole rojo recipe (also spelled posole) makes a hearty traditional Mexican celebration stew. This recipe serves 5 to 7 people, but is easily doubled for a party, which is the traditional way. Adapted from Marcella Kriebel's cookbook, Mi Comida Latina.
Servings: 5 to 7 people (but double it for a holiday or celebration meal!)
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
For the Pozole Stew
- 3 to 4 guajillo peppers, sliced (alternate: dried ancho chilis)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 pint (2 cups) chicken broth, or enough to cover the chicken in the pot
- 20 ounces canned hominy, drained (or two cans' worth)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more to taste
To Garnish
- 3 scallions, sliced thin
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 bunch radishes, sliced thin
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, heat the chilis with the oil over medium heat. Stir. When soft, add 1/2 cup water (careful; it may spatter a bit), the garlic, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Purée the chili, garlic and onion mixture, adding water as necessary to loosen it enough to blend. Strain well through a fine strainer, pressing with a spatula. Discard the residue.
- Slice the chicken into strips and add it to the pot with the bay leaves, oregano, chicken broth, strained chili sauce, and hominy. Simmer, partially covered, for one hour. Add the salt. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
- Ladle into bowls, and serve with the garnishes on a plate, family-style.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1380mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
