Chicken Tamales Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 24 dried corn husks
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 quarts water
• DOUGH:
• 1 cup shortening
• 3 cups masa harina
• FILLING:
• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
• Hot water