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Green Chile Chicken Tamales Holiday Party Recipes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb. chicken breast
  • 1 c. green salsa
  • 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the maza mixture

  • 4 c. maza found in the flour or Mexican food aisle
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1 lb. lard

For the tamales

  • Corn husks at least 1 dozen
  • cheddar cheese
  • diced green chile
  • Green Pepper Tabasco Sauce

Instructions

  • Add chicken, salsa, broth and salt and pepper to a crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Once chicken is done, shred with two forks and set aside.
  • While chicken is cooking, place corn husks in warm water and let soak for a couple of hours.
  • Combine maza, salt and baking powder in a large bowl, then add the chicken broth.
  • Add lard and mix with your hands until it is all mixed together.
  • TIP: To see if there is enough lard, place a piece of the mixture in a glass of water...if it floats, it's the right consistency.
  • Dry off corn husks, then spread maza on one (or two if they are small) like the picture above.
  • Add chicken, green chile, cheese, and a couple drops of Tabasco Sauce.
  • Fold the corn husks in at the sides, then at the bottom and wrap until secure, then fold the flap at the top.
  • To make sure the tamale is secure, you can also tie it up with pieces of the corn husk like below.
  • Steam them for about 45 minutes to an hour. You can tell when they're done by the