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Chicken Mole Recipe

This Chicken Mole features tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful mole sauce made from various spices, chocolate, and nuts, offering a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mole Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons almonds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Mole Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add the chicken broth, almonds, sesame seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, chipotle powder, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat and let the mole sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, place the chicken and pour the mole sauce over it.
  2. Cover and simmer on low heat for 60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the mole sauce and stir to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken mole over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  2. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Mole with your favorite side dishes!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

For added heat, adjust the amount of chipotle powder to your liking. This dish can also be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day.

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