Chicken Posole

Name: Chicken Posole
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs; 4 cups chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Two 15-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed; 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Hot sauce; Lime wedges, diced radishes, sliced scallions, shredded romaine, cilantro leaves and tortilla chips, for serving

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs
4 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Two 15-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed
1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Hot sauce
Lime wedges, diced radishes, sliced scallions, shredded romaine, cilantro leaves and tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of the oil.
2

Add the yellow onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until beginning to soften, 3 minutes.
3

Stir in the oregano, chile powder and cumin.
4

Add the chicken and stir to coat with the seasonings.
5

Add the chicken stock and 2 cups of water, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6

Simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 30 minutes.
7

Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a plate.
8

Let cool, then coarsely shred the meat; discard the skin and bones.
9

Add the shredded chicken and hominy to the broth and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes; skim any fat.
10

In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, red onion, lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
11

Season the salsa with salt and hot sauce.
12

Serve the posole with the salsa, limes, radishes, scallions, romaine, cilantro and chips.