Xochipilli's Chicken Posole Recipe

Name: Xochipilli's Chicken Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large poblano chiles; 6 garlic cloves; 1 large onion; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans white hominy; 1 12 lbs chicken thighs, boned skinned; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons ground red chili pepper; sliced avocado (garnish); lime wedge (garnish); fresh cilantro stem (garnish); sour cream (garnish)

Servings: persons

3 large poblano chiles
6 garlic cloves
1 large onion
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans white hominy
1 12 lbs chicken thighs, boned skinned
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons ground red chili pepper
sliced avocado (garnish)
lime wedge (garnish)
fresh cilantro stem (garnish)
sour cream (garnish)

1
Preheat broiler.
2
When hot, broil poblanos on a baking sheet until blackened, turning as needed (15 minutes).
3
Meanwhile, in a food processor, whirl garlic to mince.
4
Cut onion in chunks and pulse with garlic until chopped.
5
Set aside.
6
Drain hominy and set aside.
7
Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks and sprinkle with salt and 1 tsp oregano.
8
Heat oil in a 6 qt pan over high heat.
9
Brown half the chicken lightly, stirring occasionally (5 minutes).
10
With a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a plate.
11
Repeat with remaining chicken.
12
Reduce heat to medium-high.
13
Add onion mixture and remaining 1 tsp oregano to pan and saute until onion is softened (3 minutes).
14
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave broth until steaming (3 minutes).
15
Add ground chiles to pan and cook, stirring (30 seconds).
16
Add broth, hominy, and chicken to pan.
17
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer to blend flavors (10 minutes).
18
Remove stems, skins, and seeds from poblanos and discard.
19
Chop poblanos.
20
Stir poblanos into posole and cook 1 minute.
21
Ladle into bowls; top with garnishes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large poblano chiles, 6 garlic cloves, 1 large onion, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans white hominy, and more.

Yes, Xochipilli's Chicken Posole 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.

Xochipilli's Chicken Posole

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