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As a type 1 diabetic, I’ve reimagined my favorite childhood dish with a thinner masa layer, more protein, and added fiber—all while keeping the flavor and tradition of chicken tamales intact. A comforting meal that satisfies!
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✦ Green Chicken Tamales Recipe ✦
⇰ Cook the Chicken
6 lb chicken thighs (skin on, bone-in)
10 cups water
1 white onion
1 head of garlic (slice end off)
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1/2 bunch cilantro
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⇰ Green Sauce
1 lb tomatillos
4 poblanos
2 chiles de árbol
1/2 white onion
6 garlic cloves
5 oz spinach leaves or 4 cups, well packed
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1/2 tsp whole cumin : https://amzn.to/3HHFIVB
1 tsp Mexican dry oregano : https://amzn.to/3iqaO8O
1/2 bunch cilantro
3 cups of chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste : https://amzn.to/41aroi3
1-2 sprigs epazote
Salt to taste (2 tsp kosher salt)
⇰ Masa Mix
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2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
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1 cup avocado oil : https://amzn.to/34oS6f1
2 cups green sauce
3-4 cups warm chicken broth
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