When embarking on my first tamale party, I started with the two fillings from Anna Zepaltas, including this Chili Lime Chicken Filling for Tamales. I also created one of my own. Hers were so good, that I stuck with them for party number two. Her chicken filling is a classic. It’s very flavorful, but simple, and really highlights how good this tamale dough is. If you’ve ever had dried out, too much dough, unbalanced tamales then you’ll appreciate what’s special about these. The dough is flavorful and tender, and pairs perfectly with the spicy, acidic chicken of this Chili Lime Chicken Filling for Tamales. This is one of those meals where you should read all the recipes before you get started. There are lots of tasks that can be undertaken simultaneously, which will make things much more efficient. For example, you’re going to want to prep the sauce for the chick at the same time you make its accompanying Tomatillo Salsa. And you’re going to want to combine their grocery lists as well, for simplicity sake. Also, after the first year, I learned that I’ll have more fun if I don’t make the tamales fillings and assemble the tamales on … Continue reading →