Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup raisins; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Servings: persons

12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Place the tomatoes, onion, chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin and cinnamon in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Pour over chicken.
2
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender; skim fat. Serve chicken with sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
3
Cool chicken in mole sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165u00b0, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained, 1 medium onion, chopped, 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.

Chicken Mole

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