Chicken Tamales

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I couldnt believe how delicious these turned out. I followed the recipe but cut the olive qty in half. My girlfriend doesnt like green olives. I believe the olives add that spanish flavor to the dish.

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Texas born Hubby and I had never had tamales like these before - kept thinking as we fixed them - what region is this recipe from? The peas made me think Porto Rico. Where ever it might be - it was good!
Used fresh green peas from our garden instead of frozen but followed the recipe exactly. I also used a canned Salsa Verde for the green salsa.
Although I now realize I need a way larger steamer!
Because we will be making these again!

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I used rotisserie chicken, as the recipe calls for, which made it so easy and delicious! I too omitted the olives and added a little sauteed onion and fresh jalapeno, and also a minced chipotle pepper for more heat. I halved the recipe and ended up with 6 well-stuffed tamales, which will feed my boyfriend and I for a couple of days!

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This recipe is a must try!! It is absolutely delicious!!
Changes made to the recipe: ADDED onions and jalapenos, OMITTED the olives and substituted rotisserie chicken for chicken breast marinated in a quality jarred chipoltle sauce and cooked in a skillet; cool and cut into pieces. Served with avacado slices and sour cream. Have made this many times already!

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This recipe was so easy. I substituted the cheese for low fat cheese. I think next time I will add some heat to the mixture with some jalepenos. I can't wait to make them again and change up the flavors. I didn't have a market near me to get the corn husks, so I just used foil.

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I've made tamales before and working with masa flour can be a nuisance. The self-rising corn mix, cooking as it steams, tames those issues perfectly. Since it is in season, I used fresh corn rather than peas and saved the fresh corn husks for wrappers. Fresh husks need to be 'relaxed' in very hot water for 10 minutes and then are very easy to work with.

I grill a lot and often have leftover chicken, flank steak or a good-sized chunk of a smoked pork roast. This is a classy way of using those up. You can jazz up the recipe with spices or tame it and offer condiments that range from mild to dangerous.

A good recipe is often one that has you thinking "I wonder if..." and those thoughts might turn to lightly cooked shrimp or tilapia or other family favorites. This is just that sort of basic recipe that will let those ideas flourish.

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I used fresh chicken breast and baked em for 45min with season salt, chili powder, salt , pepper and cumin.

i also added 2 red peppers to the chicken mix.

i didn't have a steamer pan so i just steamed em right in the pan with the water. and the bottoms got brown but the crispy parts were really good.

great for a party or just for dinner.