Chicken Tamales

Name: Chicken Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 c. yellow cornmeal; 1/2 c. oat bran; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cumin; 1/8 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 c. margarine; 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chicken broth; 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and chopped fine; 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 4 Tbsp. canned chopped green chilies, divided; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 c. each: chopped cilantro and onion; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

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Chicken Tamales – a delicious recipe with yellow cornmeal, bran, baking powder, salt, cumin, chili powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. oat bran
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. chili powder
1/4 c. margarine
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chicken broth
8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and chopped fine
1/2 c. tomato sauce
4 Tbsp. canned chopped green chilies, divided
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c. each: chopped cilantro and onion
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1
Process cornmeal, oat bran, baking powder, salt, cumin, chili powder and margarine in food processor until blended.
2
With machine running, pour in broth; process until blended.
3
Let stand 20 minutes.
4
Combine chicken, tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons chilies in small bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. yellow cornmeal, 1/2 c. oat bran, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tamales falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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