Easy Chicken Pozole Rojo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 bowls
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Chicken Pozole Rojo Recipe
Description
Chicken Pozole Rojo begins with a chili paste made by dry roasting ancho and guajillo peppers to bring out their aroma, then soaking and blending them with tomato paste and a bit of salt until smooth. The chicken breast is cut into bite-sized pieces, seasoned, and seared to lock in flavor before being cooked with sautéed onions, jalapenos, and garlic to build a savory base.
Chicken broth along with bay leaf, Mexican oregano, thyme, cumin, and canned hominy are combined and simmered gently, allowing the chili paste to infuse the broth while the chicken becomes tender and the hominy plumps up. The resulting pozole has a rich red color, layered with mild to medium heat, and a thick, stew-like texture balancing tender chicken and soft hominy.
Serve pozole with lime wedges for acidity, which cuts through the stew's richness. It is typically enjoyed as a filling main dish, suitable for sharing in gatherings or family meals.
The recipe notes indicate a mild to medium heat level and mention that caloric estimates exclude garnish. Extending simmering up to an hour can deepen flavors and soften the chicken further.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 hominy can, about 25 ounces
- 2 ancho peppers
- 2 guajillo pepper
- 3 ounces tomato paste (optional, if desired)
- 1 lime plus extras for serving
FOR GARNISH: sliced radishes or pickled radishes, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos or serranos, onion, sliced avocado, lime wedges, tortilla strips, hot sauce, so many ideas!
Instructions
FOR THE CHILI PASTE
- Heat a small pan to medium heat and add the ancho and guajillo peppers. Dry roast them for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they are fragrant.
- Set them into a bowl of very hot water and cover for about 20 minutes to soften.
- Transfer to a food processor with the tomato paste (if you are using it) and a few tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Add a bit of salt. Process until smooth. Set aside for now.
FOR THE CHICKEN POZOLE ROJO
- Heat a large pot to medium heat and add some olive oil.
- Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Add to the pot and sear each side a couple minutes.
- Add onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring a bit.
- Add garlic and cook another minute.
- Add chicken broth, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, cumin, and hominy. Stir. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Swirl the ancho/guajillo chili paste into your pozole.
- Allow the pozole to simmer for 30 minutes, though 1 hour or longer is better to develop more flavor.
- Squeeze in the juice from a half a lime and swirl into the soup and serve it in bowls.
- Top with your favorite garnishments!
Notes
- Rehydrate and roast peppers carefully to extract full flavors without burning.
- Simmer the pozole between 30 minutes to 1 hour to improve tenderness and flavor meld.
- Season chicken pieces evenly and sear to enhance texture and taste.
- Serve with lime wedges and traditional garnishes for acidity and freshness.
- Calorie counts may vary depending on garnishes added.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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