Green Chicken Tamales

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and quartered
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 24 corn husks, soaked in warm water for at least 30 minutes

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 3/5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. While the chicken is cooking, combine tomatillos, onion, cilantro, garlic, black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix well.
5. Drain the corn husks and lay them out on a flat surface. Spread about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each husk.
6. Fold up the sides of the husks to enclose the filling. Tie the husks closed with kitchen twine.
7. Place the tamales in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam for 1 hour, or until the husks are tender and can be easily peeled back.
8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, salsa, or sour cream.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Fiber: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Green tamales are a traditional Mexican dish that is made with a cornmeal dough that is filled with a variety of ingredients.
• The chicken, black beans, and corn in this dish provide a good source of protein and fiber.
• The tomatillos and cilantro give the tamales a bright, fresh flavor.

User Comments:

• "These tamales are absolutely delicious! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is perfect."
• "I love that these tamales are made with corn husks. It gives them a really authentic flavor."
• "These are the best tamales I have ever had! They are so flavorful and filling."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overfill the tamales, or they will be difficult to tie closed.
• If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a large pot with a lid. Fill the pot with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place the tamales in a single layer in the pot and cover with the lid. Steam for 1 hour, or until the husks are tender.