Chicken Tamales
Steamed masa with chicken filling
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the corn and chicken flavors in tamales.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the spices and richness of chicken tamales.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and versatility to match varied tamale seasonings.
Cava
Cava's bubbles and crispness refresh the palate with the tamale's texture.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat — bright tequila-citrus cut through masa and chicken; lime acidity refreshes and balances fat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid (citrus) — classic match with masa and savory chicken
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — tequila + elderflower and soda adds floral lift and effervescence to savory tamales
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
heat/acid/sweet — jalapeño spice and citrus play well with chicken, adding a spicy contrast to masa
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/acid — basil lifts richness and complements savory filling
Large Punch Bowl or Pitcher • Easy • 10 min
tequila/acid/sweet — tequila-orange profile echoes classic pairings, grenadine adds sweet-tart balance to savory filling
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
herbal/acid/bubbles — mint/bright citrus refreshes masa and chicken
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — zesty lemonade cuts fat and brightens spices
Pitcher or large bowl • Easy • 10 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — watermelon + lime with tequila is cooling and slightly sweet, good with mildly spicy or rich tamales
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bitter/bubbles — blood orange spritz adds bright, slightly bitter contrast
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/spice/bitter — ginger beer’s ginger bite and lime brightness complement savory masa and add spice lift
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño spice echoes Mexican flavors and adds kick