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Chicken Tamales
Corn masa wraps shredded chicken and salsa verde in softened corn husks before steaming into tender tamales.
Hard⏱️ 5 hr 23 min📖 1 min readServes 8~420 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
70 min prep 90 min cook 163 min rest
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Timeline
Total 5 h 23 min- Prep1 h 10 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h 43 min
- Cooking1 h 30 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 18 adet Dried corn husks
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Masa harina
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) chicken stock
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) neutral oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) baking powder
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) salt
- 600 gr chicken thighs
- 1 adet onion
- 3 diş garlic
- 500 gr Tomatillos
- 2 adet green pepper
- 0.5 demet cilantro
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) lime juice
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Instructions
- 1
Soften the corn husks in hot water for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 2
Boil the chicken thighs with onion, garlic, and salt for 35 minutes, then shred the meat.
35 min35:00 - 3
Boil the tomatillos and green peppers for 8 minutes, then blend with cilantro and lime juice.
8 min08:00 - 4
Cook the shredded chicken with the salsa verde for 5 minutes and cool the filling.
5 min05:00 - 5
Beat the masa harina, chicken stock, oil, baking powder, and salt into a soft dough.
- 6
Spread dough on each corn husk, place chicken filling in the center, and fold closed.
- 7
Stand the packets upright in a steamer and cook for 60 minutes.
1 hr60:00 - 8
Rest for 10 minutes, then open the husks and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Softening the corn husks well lets the tamales fold closed without tearing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with salsa verde, lime wedges, and a plain cabbage slaw without yogurt.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
24
g protein
48
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 45%Fat 32%
GI 25 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Tamales make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Chicken Tamales take?
Prep 70 minutes, cooking 90 minutes, including 163 minutes of passive resting; 323 minutes in total.Is Chicken Tamales difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Tamales have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 48g, fat: 15g.Is Chicken Tamales allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Tamales belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Tamales need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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