Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -2 12 lbs meaty skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ⅓ cup toasted almond; ¼ cup crushed tortilla chips; ¼ cup water; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or 2 canned whole green chili peppers, seeded and chopped); ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, cut up

Servings: persons

2 -2 12 lbs meaty skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
⅓ cup toasted almond
¼ cup crushed tortilla chips
¼ cup water
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or 2 canned whole green chili peppers, seeded and chopped)
¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, cut up

1
Rinse chicken; pat dry.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet.
3
Add onion and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes, or till onion is tender but not brown.
4
Remove from skillet and cool slightly.
5
In a blender container or food processor bowl combine onion mixture, tomatillos, tomato sauce, almonds, tortilla chips, water, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, sesame seeds, cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
6
Blend or process till smooth.
7
Heat remaining oil in skillet.
8
Add chicken and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
9
Add tomato mixture.
10
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
11
Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or till chicken is tender and no pink remains.
12
Transfer chicken to a serving platter; keep warm.
13
Skim off fat from tomato mixture.
14
Add chocolate and cook and stir over low heat till chocolate is melted.
15
Pour over chicken.
16
Serve with rice.

457

kcal

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -2 12 lbs meaty skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks), 2 tablespoons cooking oil, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 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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