Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; Coarsely ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, or more as needed; 3 tablespoons mild chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 3 14.5-ounce cans stewed tomatoes (I puree mine before adding it; my kids like it better that way.); 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil, divided, or more as needed
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 14.5-ounce cans stewed tomatoes (I puree mine before adding it; my kids like it better that way.)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

1
Sprinkle chicken with black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat in a deep 4-quart pot. Add chicken and cook until just cooked through, stirring a few times. Set chicken aside in a covered bowl to stay warm.
2
Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining oil to pot. Add chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne, if using. Mix well, adding a little more oil if needed until spice mix is wet with oil. Heat spices until they're blackened and smoking, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to low and add chocolate. Stir into spice mixture with a heatproof rubber spatula.
4
When chocolate is fully melted, add tomatoes and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir cooked chicken and green peppers into sauce and simmer 5 more minutes. Serve over hot rice.

626

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, Coarsely ground black pepper to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, or more as needed, 3 tablespoons mild chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Mole

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Variations & substitutions

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