Chicken Posole

Name: Chicken Posole
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 1 whole roaster chicken breast (about 3 pounds); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 cups water; 4 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cans (15 ounces each) white hominy, rinsed and drained; Assorted toppings, such as diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and crumbled tortilla chips (optional)

December 22, 2011

GOOD TO KNOW Hominy, dried corn kernels from which the hull and germ have been removed, adds heft to all kinds of soups and stews, including this dish of Mexico and the American Southwest. Look for canned hominy at Latin food markets or many supermarkets.

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