Chicken Mole With Cilantro Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken Mole With Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Mole:; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons whole or chopped almonds; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 whole clove; 1 (6-inch) corn tortilla, torn; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 12 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs; Cooking spray; Rice:; 4 cups cooked instant rice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Mole:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons whole or chopped almonds
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 whole clove
1 (6-inch) corn tortilla, torn
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
12 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Cooking spray
Rice:
4 cups cooked instant rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
To prepare mole, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup broth, tomatoes, and next 10 ingredients (tomatoes through tortilla); cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mole mixture into blender; process until smooth. Pour into pan. Add 1/2 cup broth and chocolate; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread mole over chicken. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes or until chicken is done.
4
To prepare rice, combine rice, salt, and cilantro in a large bowl.

1514

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

109

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mole:, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mole With Cilantro Rice 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.

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Chicken Mole With Cilantro Rice

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