Mexican Hominy
Dive into the heartwarming flavors of Mexican Hominy, a comforting one-pot dish that combines tender shredded chicken, hearty hominy, and a vibrant tomato-based broth infused with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and chili powder. This recipe is a harmonious balance of bold Mexican flavors, slow-simmered to perfection, and brightened with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and versatile—serve it with sliced avocado, crisp radishes, or a squeeze of lime for extra flair. Gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, Mexican Hominy is a soul-soothing bowl of goodness that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Hominy (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 pound Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 medium White onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 15-ounce can Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges)
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced, optional)
- 3 small Radishes (sliced, optional)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken thighs, salt, and black pepper. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, and the bay leaf.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the hominy and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or chili powder if desired.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Serve the hominy in bowls and top with fresh cilantro. Offer lime wedges, avocado slices, and radishes as optional garnishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 494 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 6271 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 155.2 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3711 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
