Low-Carb Tamales

Source : Boil The Cup Of Water With The Chicken In It When Done Pull It Apart You Can Also Use Beefheat The Oil Add The Onions And Spices Saut Till Onions Are...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : March 2, 2026

Step:

  1. Boil the cup of water with the chicken in it. When done pull it apart. You can also use beef

    Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat the oil add the onions and spices. Saut till onions are soft. Add the chicken.

    Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 2 photo
  3. Mix the flours and the other dough ingredients.

  4. Add 2 tablespoons of dough to a piece of leaf.

    Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add some of the filling to the center of the dough on the leaf. Fold the leaf into a package. Make sure the dough covers the filling.

    Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 5 photo Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 5 photo Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 5 photo
  6. Fold again and tie the twine. Add to the steamer. Steam for 30 minutes.

  7. Let rest 5 minutes then serve. Remove from leaf I hope you enjoy!! I served with salsa verde.

    Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 7 photo Low-Carb Tamales recipe step 7 photo
  8. My leaves were tattered a bit it was hard to work with. Caused some of my Tamales to crack a bit one actually crumbled.


Ingredients

  1. Tamale dough
  2. 1-1/2 cup almond flour
  3. 1-1/2 cup coconut flour
  4. 1/4 cup chicken broth
  5. 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  6. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  7. 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  8. 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion powder
  9. 3 tablespoons lard
  10. 1-2 tablespoons water
  11. Filling
  12. 1 pound chicken breast
  13. 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  14. 1 large onion chopped
  15. 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  16. 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  17. 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
  18. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  19. 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  20. 1 cup water
  21. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  22. Wrapping
  23. As needed Banana leaves
  24. As needed butchers twine

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