chicken posolemade by Eda

chicken posole

hominy, chili, lime

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Hot Flash Cook Chicken Posole

serves 4

ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, skin removed
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  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 8 cups homemade Chicken Bone Broth
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  • 2 (29 oz) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, seeded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Toppings: shredded green cabbage, radishes, lime wedges, baked tortilla chips, plain Greek yogurt

method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add chicken and brown on both sides, 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add oregano and cumin, toast 1 minute.
  4. Pour in bone broth, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to pot.
  5. Simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.
  6. Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side. Soak in hot water 10 minutes, then blend with ½ cup soaking liquid until smooth.
  7. Strain chile puree into the pot. Add hominy, shredded chicken, salt, and pepper.
  8. Simmer 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. Serve in bowls with cabbage, radishes, lime wedges, baked tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt on the side.

the swaps that make it work

Vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
Extra virgin olive oil (1 tbsp)
Reduces saturated fat and calories while adding heart-healthy monounsaturates; less heat-sensitive oil works well for this low-heat braise.
heart health
Store-bought chicken broth
Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
Bone broth delivers collagen and minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus) that support bone density and joint health—key concerns in menopause.
bone density (I'm shrinking!)achy joints
Chicken skin and thighs alone
Skin removed
Removes excess saturated fat and calories while keeping the tender, flavorful thigh meat.
weight gainheart health
Sour cream and tostadas (refined)
Plain Greek yogurt and baked tortilla chips
Greek yogurt adds protein and probiotics; baked chips reduce oil and empty calories while keeping that familiar crispy texture.
muscle losstired & low energy

nutrition per serving

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Calories
480 kcal24% DV
Protein
42 g84% DV
Fiber
6 g24% DV
Saturated fat
3 g15% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
1180 mg51% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.