Chicken Mole with Coffee Extract Recipe

Name: Chicken Mole with Coffee Extract
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (5 to 6-ounce) chicken breasts; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon coffee syrup, recipe follows; 1 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted, plus extra for garnish; 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish; 1 tablespoon finely-chopped bittersweet chocolate; 1 teaspoon garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper; 3 cups stock; 2 tablespoons cream; 2 cups strong coffee; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

2 (5 to 6-ounce) chicken breasts
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon coffee syrup, recipe follows
1 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted, plus extra for garnish
1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
1 tablespoon finely-chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
3 cups stock
2 tablespoons cream
2 cups strong coffee
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Marinate chicken breasts in 1 cup of coffee syrup for several hours or overnight.
2
Preheat a grill or broiler.
3
In a saucepan combine remaining 1 tablespoon coffee syrup with remaining ingredients, except cream, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Puree with an immersion blender and pass sauce through a strainer into a clean saucepan.
6
Or pour sauce into a blender or food processor and puree; strain for a very smooth sauce.
7
Whisk in cream and adjust seasonings to taste.
8
Meanwhile, grill or broil chicken, turning once, until well-browned, about 8 minutes in all.
9
To serve, top each chicken breast with sauce and garnish with pistachios and cilantro leaves.
10
In a small saucepan heat coffee just to simmering.
11
Stir in sugar and vanilla and simmer 8 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves; cool before using.

360

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (5 to 6-ounce) chicken breasts, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon coffee syrup, recipe follows, 1 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted, plus extra for garnish, 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mole with Coffee Extract 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 with Coffee Extract

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