These tamales are filled with shredded chicken mixed with a refreshing green salsa tomatillos garlic and fresh cilantro. They are inspired by my family's recipe but with my own twist.
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Chicken green salsa tamal/ tamales de pollo con salsa verde•
Serious Mealtimes/Lorena Masso
For holidays and celebrations it’s customary for my family to get together to make a variety of tamales including tamales de pollo con salsa verde. The version of chicken and green salsa tamales I grew up eating featured shredded chicken in a refreshing green salsa packed with tomatillos garlic and fresh cilantro. My recipe here is inspired by my family’s version but I’ve added a few twists of my own: Crispy chicken skin is minced and folded into the filling for a rich chicken flavor and textural contrast plus ground cilantro is added to enhance the salsa verde. When the bright tangy and spicy green chicken filling is spread in a thin layer over pillowy masa and folded in to form a tamale the tang of the filling pairs perfectly with the rich corn dough.
There’s no way around it tamales are a labor of love but they’re worth it and I’ve written a handy guide on how to make tamales . I recommend checking it out for tips on making the masa and shaping the tamales. I’ve also included the steps for making the masa and shaping the tamales below but here are a few tips for making the chicken and green salsa filling.
