How to Make Tamales: Aunt Maria's Secret Family Recipe!

Name: How to Make Tamales: Aunt Maria's Secret Family Recipe!
Total time: 210 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil; 1 (10 ounce / 283g) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (e.g., Rotel), undrained; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth; 8 ounces (225g) dried corn husks (approximately 24); 4 cups (400g) masa harina (instant corn flour); 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) lard or vegetable shortening, softened (room temperature); 3 cups (720ml) hot chicken broth

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Learn how to make tamales like a pro with Aunt Maria's authentic recipe! Tender chicken and fluffy masa - perfect for your next fiesta.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1 (10 ounce / 283g) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (e.g., Rotel), undrained
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
8 ounces (225g) dried corn husks (approximately 24)
4 cups (400g) masa harina (instant corn flour)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) lard or vegetable shortening, softened (room temperature)
3 cups (720ml) hot chicken broth