Green chicken tamales
Green chicken tamales is a delicious Mexican dish made with seasoned shredded chicken that is wrapped in corn masa dough and steamed inside a corn husk. The green color often comes from ingredients like tomatillos, green chilies, cilantro, or spinach used in the filling or sauce. It's a flavorful and comforting dish that is popular during celebrations and holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup green salsa or salsa verde
- Corn husks soaked in warm water to soften
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, chicken broth, vegetable shortening, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the green salsa until well combined.
- Take a soaked corn husk and spread a thin layer of masa dough on it, leaving space around the edges.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken and salsa mixture in the center of the masa dough.
- Fold the sides of the corn husk over the filling and fold up the bottom to enclose the tamale.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients until all the tamales are assembled.
- Place the tamales upright in a steamer pot and steam for about 1 hour, or until the masa is cooked through.
- Let the tamales cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 33g (51%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 54mg (18%)Sodium: 1077mg (47%)Potassium: 436mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 505IU (10%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 147mg (15%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
