Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime Recipe Print Page | MyRecipes.com

  • 4
  • 15 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 large poblano chiles (1 lb. total)
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) white hominy
  • 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano*, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons ground red New Mexico chiles*
  • Garnishes: sliced avocado, lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, and sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler. When hot, broil poblanos on a baking sheet until blackened, turning as needed, about 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, whirl garlic to mince. Cut onion in chunks and pulse with garlic until chopped; set aside. Drain hominy; set aside.

3. Cut chicken into 1- to 1 1/2-in. chunks and sprinkle with salt and 1 tsp. oregano. Heat oil in a 5- to 6-qt. pan over high heat. Brown half the chicken lightly, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.

4. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion mixture and remaining 1 tsp. oregano to pan and sauté until onion is softened, 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave broth until steaming, about 3 minutes. Add ground chiles to pan and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.

5. Add broth, hominy, and chicken to pan. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer to blend flavors, 10 minutes.

6. Remove stems, skins, and seeds from poblanos and discard; chop poblanos.

7. Stir poblanos into posole and cook 1 minute. Ladle into bowls; top with garnishes.

*Find Mexican oregano at well-stocked grocery stores, along with ground red New Mexico chiles.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories:
436
Calories from fat:
39%
Protein:
32g
Fat:
19g
Saturated fat:
4.2g
Carbohydrate:
36g
Fiber:
7.2g
Sodium:
715mg
Cholesterol
89mg