Chicken And Hominy Stew

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1/2 chopped celery stalk
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium hominy
• 4 cups chicken (about 12 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper

Method

1. 1 Brown onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in vegetable oil over medium heat for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Add hominy, chicken, water, and optional spices (cayenne, chili powder, oregano). Mix well.
3. 3 Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add salt and pepper. Serve hot.