Green tamales with zucchini and chicken

Name: Green tamales with zucchini and chicken
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 cups masa mix for tamales; 1/2 cups lard; 1/2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 500 grams tomatillo, cooked, for the green sauce; 4 serrano chiles, cooked, for the green sauce; 1 bunch cilantro, for the green sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the green sauce; 1/4 onions, for the green sauce; 1 cup chicken broth, for the green sauce; 1 1/2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded; 1 1/2 cups pumpkin, in cubes; corn husks, soaked

Yamilette González

Oaxacan, sweet, mole, or green... all tamales are exquisite! At Kiwilimón, we know that classics never go out of style, but we set out to give more flavor to green tamales with a bit of zucchini and chicken; they are perfect for Candlemas Day!

Did you know? In Mexico, the variety of tamales is immense and can be prepared with corn husk, banana leaf, or even in a pot. Which ones are your favorites?

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 29-01-2024

Preparation

30 mins

Low

In a bowl, beat the flour, lard, salt, baking powder, and chicken broth for 15 minutes or until you get a homogeneous and fluffy mixture. Blend the tomato, chili, cilantro, garlic, onion, and chicken broth. Pour into a bowl and add the shredded chicken and zucchini.