Chicken Tamales with Salsa Verde Recipe
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This tamales verdes recipe brings together shredded chicken and sautéed onions in a flavorful green sauce made with tangy tomatillos and mildly spicy Poblano chili, surrounded by a corn flour dough — all wrapped in a corn husk for steaming.
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For the Tamales:
1 Package corn husks
1 cup Vegetable shortening Room temperature
½ cup Chicken broth Made in this recipe
½ cup Vegetable broth Made in this recipe
2 cups Corn flour (also called masa harina, masa flour, or Maseca brand)
2 tablespoon Baking powder
1 tablespoon Salt
For the Tamale Filling:
1 Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 lb. Tomatillos
2 cups Water
1 White onion
1 Poblano chili
1 clove Garlic
1 tablespoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 Package corn husks
1 cup Vegetable shortening Room temperature
½ cup Chicken broth Made in this recipe
½ cup Vegetable broth Made in this recipe
2 cups Corn flour (also called masa harina, masa flour, or Maseca brand)
2 tablespoon Baking powder
1 tablespoon Salt
For the Tamale Filling:
1 Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 lb. Tomatillos
2 cups Water
1 White onion
1 Poblano chili
1 clove Garlic
1 tablespoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
Soak the Corn Husks
- First you’ll soak the corn husks so they soften up and will be easier to fold. Place the corn husks in a large pot of hot water.
- Press the husks into the water to...
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Nutritions
Calories
751
Sodium
2504mg
104% DV
Fat
60g
93% DV
Protein
9g
19% DV
Carbs
53g
18% DV
Fiber
5g
20% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
33g
169%
Polysaturated Fat
6g
41%
Monosaturated Fat
20g
125%
Cholesterol
6mg
2%
Sodium
2504mg
104%
Potassium
1345mg
38%
Protein
9g
19%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
5g
20%
Sugar
5g
10%
Vitamin A
569IU
11%
Vitamin B6
2mg
105%
Vitamin C
13mg
22%
Calcium
281mg
28%
Iron
3mg
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.