Chicken Tamales (Ingrid Hoffmann) Recipe

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Chicken Tamales (Ingrid Hoffmann)
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  1. Place the corn husks in warm water; soak for 30 minutes, or until they're soft and pliable.
  2. While the husks soak, stir together the chicken, cheese, cilantro, peas, olives and salsa in a bowl. Add the cornmeal mix and stir until combined.
  3. Remove 2 corn husks from the water. Tear into 12 thin strips for tying up the tamales; set aside.
  4. Unfold a soaked husk, wide-end up, on a work surface. Starting at the top edge, spoon 2/3 cup filling down the center and mold into a 4-by-2-inch rectangle, leaving room at the bottom for folding.
  5. Roll up the tamale jelly roll-style to enclose the filling. Fold up the bottom end of the husk and tie with one of the strips of husk. Repeat with the remaining husks, filling and ties.
  6. Add 1 inch of water to a deep pot with a tight-fitting lid; place a steamer basket in the pot. Arrange the tamales upright (closed-end down) in the basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and steam the tamales for 25 minutes, adding more water as needed.
  7. Carefully remove the tamales from the steamer and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; untie and open the husks, then garnish the tamales with chopped fresh cilantro.
  8. Photography by Jim Franco
  9. /content/dam/images/food/fullset/2010/3/22/0/FNM_Tamale-Finished-Open_s3x4.jpg Try This at Home: How to Make Chicken Tamales
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 659.88 Kcal (2763 kJ)
Calories from fat 410.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.63g 70%
Cholesterol 149.65mg 50%
Sodium 1163.33mg 48%
Potassium 761.79mg 16%
Total Carbs 39.1g 13%
Sugars 6.59g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5.74g 23%
Protein 26.37g 53%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 16%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 201.1mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.61 Kcal (899 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.84g 70%
Cholesterol 48.67mg 50%
Sodium 378.34mg 48%
Potassium 247.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 12.72g 13%
Sugars 2.14g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 23%
Protein 8.57g 53%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 16%
Iron 1.2mg 20%
Calcium 65.4mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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