"These tamales are among the most popular tamales in Mexico, particularly in the center of the country...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ lb
(675 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2
thick slices onion
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2
cloves garlic
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1 ½ lb
(675 g) tomatillos, husks removed
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6
serrano peppers or 4 jalapeño peppers
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2
cloves garlic
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Salt, to taste
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36 md
corn husks, plus 10 more for lining the steaming pot
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1 ¾ c
(360 g) lard
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5 c
(615 g) masa harina for tamales
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1 tsp
baking powder
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6 c
(1½ quarts/1.4 L) warm chicken broth, plus more if needed
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Salt, to taste