Chicken Tamales Authentic Mexican Recipe

Jesus Bojorquez

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Tamales de Pollo con Maseca hechos en casa

Preparation:60

Cook Time:40

Servings:12

Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups Maseca Corn Masa Mix for Tamales6 cups Chicken broth1 cup corn oil2 tsp salt or ITZZA Pollo Asado Seasoning1 tsp baking powder1 1/2 large rotisserie chicken2 cans salsa verde or tomatillo sauce1 bag corn husks

Directions

Soak the corn husks in warm water until soft.

Blend with an electric mixer Maseca corn masa mix for tamales, corn oil, salt, baking powder and the chicken broth to obtain a consistent mixture.

Shred the chicken and marinate in the green salsa or tomatillo sauce. Spread masa evenly over corn husks, and spread a spoonful of marinated chicken on top of the masa.

Fold the sides of the corn husk to center over the masa so that they overlap to make along package. Fold the empty part of the husk under so that it rest against the side of the tamale with a seam.

Place the tamales in a steamer and cook tamales for 35-40 minutes. Check every 20 minutes.The tamales are cooked when they separate easily from the corn husk. Makes 36+ tamales depending on the size.

Enjoy this delicious chicken tamales Mexican food recipe!

Tamales de Pollo con Maseca hechos en casa

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By Leanne

San Mateo, California

Great Recipe That You Must Try!

August 7, 2020

We made these tamales & they are absolutely delicious! Will be making these again!

Pros

Great recipe for first time tamale makers

Cons

Ours took much longer to cook, but were worth the wait!

By Momyof5constante

Delicious Masa recipe!!

December 11, 2017

Really delicious masa recipe! I used half of a cup less of water because it was to moist. I make roast and red salsa for the filling. Perfect!

By MARINA G.

ELAS TEXAS

OIL SUBSTITUTE?

November 30, 2017

CAN THESE BE MADE WITH OLIVE OIL? WATCHING MY CHOLESTEROL

Merchant Response:Yes you can!

By Inzamam

pakistan

Sooperchef.pk

June 14, 2017

Yummy and delicious. This one is good and easy to make and great recipe. I made this recipe in Pakistan and add more lemon juice & black pepper to make more spice. I also made this recipe itself from recipe network ( www.sooperchef.pk ). Thanks for sharing such a taste full recipe.

By Paula

San Antonio

Makes 6 ?

December 12, 2016

How many dozen can you get from this recipe?

Merchant Response:Sorry! It makes aprox 36 tamales depending on the size, so it's good for 12 or more people.

By cecilia g.

Minot, North Dakota

Great Masa

February 21, 2015

Absolutely, delicious masa recipe! Made this masa for a my husband's work potluck and my tamales were a hit! Moist and tasty! Won't purchase pre-pared masa anymore.

By Monica

Review for Chicken Tamales - Mexican Recipe

January 10, 2011

I love Tamales, but this recipe is great for 2 reasons: 1) No LARD makes for a delicious, non-greasy tamale. 2) Flavorful Masa with just the right consistency! ENJOY :)

By Khalil

Review for Chicken Tamales - Mexican Recipe

November 26, 2010

these tamales are so good we make at least 5 times mamonth and on thanksgiving we make jumbo ones for my kids they adore them

By mom

Review for Chicken Tamales - Mexican Recipe

October 23, 2010

These are really good, my family asks for them atleast once a week and my friends always ask when im making more!!!!

By Holly

Review for Chicken Tamales - Mexican Recipe

October 4, 2009

My daughter and her friends made these and used the verde sauce. They were a huge hit at our house. We will be making these on a regular basis. Highly recommend.