🌶️🇲🇽 Authentic Mexican Chicken Tamales: Flavorful Fiesta Delight! 🌮✨

Real Traditional Tamales Recipe 🇲🇽

Description: Dive into the authentic flavors of Mexico with these Real Traditional Tamales. This cherished recipe, passed down through generations, encapsulates the essence of Mexican cuisine, perfect for sharing and savoring with loved ones.

• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours
• Servings: 20 tamales
• Calories: 692.3 per serving
• Rating: ⭐ 4.5 (from 10 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornflour
• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 4 onions
• 5 green tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomatoes
• 8 jalapenos
• 20 corn husks
• 25 sprigs of parsley
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lard Mixture:

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   • Begin by beating the lard until it achieves a soft and fluffy consistency. Using a machine can expedite this process.
   • Gradually incorporate the cornflour into the beaten lard, continuing to mix thoroughly until well combined.

2. Create the Salsa:

   • In a blender, combine jalapenos, onions, green tomatoes, regular tomatoes, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
   • Blend the ingredients until they form a smooth salsa consistency. Add water as needed to achieve desired thickness.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken breasts in a pot of water and bring to a boil.
   • Allow the chicken to cook thoroughly until tender. Once done, remove from heat and shred into small pieces.

4. Assemble the Tamales:

   • Take a corn husk and spread a generous spoonful of the lard mixture onto it.
   • Add a spoonful of the prepared salsa onto the lard mixture.
   • Place a piece of shredded chicken on top of the salsa.
   • Carefully fold the corn husk over the filling, ensuring the mixture is completely enclosed. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used.

5. Steam the Tamales:

   • Arrange the prepared tamales in a large steaming pot. Traditional Mexican pots are often used, but any large steaming pot will suffice.
   • Steam the tamales over medium heat for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the masa mixture has set and the tamales are firm to the touch.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once cooked, allow the tamales to cool slightly before serving.
   • To eat, unwrap the corn husk and discard. In Mexico, it’s common to garnish tamales with a dollop of cream before enjoying the flavorful delight.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 692.3
• Fat: 54.7g
• Saturated Fat: 20.7g
• Cholesterol: 66.1mg
• Sodium: 26.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 40.8g
• Fiber: 4.2g
• Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 10.1g

Keywords:

Poultry, Meat, Mexican, Kid Friendly, Spicy, For Large Groups, Steam, < 4 Hours

This Real Traditional Tamales recipe is a celebration of culture and flavor, sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the process of creating these delectable treats and sharing them with friends and family! 🌮🎉