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Mexican Pozole Verde with Shredded Chicken and Hominy

Name: Mexican Pozole Verde with Shredded Chicken and Hominy
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 600 g Boneless chicken breast; 500 g Canned white hominy drained and rinsed; 350 g Fresh green husked tomatillos; 1 pc Poblano pepper stemmed and seeded; 50 g Raw hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 40 g Fresh cilantro bunch; 4 clove Garlic cloves; 150 g White onion chopped; 1200 ml Rich chicken broth; 1 tsp Dried Mexican oregano; 6 g Sea salt

Traditional Guerrero-style vibrant green Mexican soup loaded with tender shredded chicken, puffy white hominy corn, and a bright salsa verde of tomatillos, poblano, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds.

Prep

25 min

Cook

45 min

Total

70 min

Ingredients

servings

Boneless chicken breast
600 g
Canned white hominy drained and rinsed
500 g
Fresh green husked tomatillos
350 g
Poblano pepper stemmed and seeded
1 pc
Raw hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
50 g
Fresh cilantro bunch
40 g
Garlic cloves
4 clove
White onion chopped
150 g
Rich chicken broth
1200 ml
Dried Mexican oregano
1 tsp
Sea salt
6 g

Preparation Steps

Simmer chicken breast in chicken broth with salt and oregano for 20 minutes until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a board and shred into bite-sized strips using two forks.

Boil tomatillos and poblano pepper in water for 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a blender along with onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, and raw pumpkin seeds. Puree until smooth and vibrant green.

Pour the green puree into the chicken broth stockpot. Add drained hominy and shredded chicken. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes to meld the rich flavors. Serve with sliced radishes and lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories

340

Protein

31g

Carbohydrates

28g

Fat

11.5g

*estimated values per serving

Provenance & Public Domain Audit

Source: Global Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & World Gastronomic Archives)

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal

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Mexican Pozole Verde with Shredded Chicken and Hominy

Ingredients

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