Chicken with Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole) Recipe

Name: Chicken with Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 6 each chicken pieces; 1 each onions chopped; 1 each green bell peppers; 3 each pimentos canned, slices, chopped; 2 each tomatoes seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder or enough to taste; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup almonds slivered; 1/4 cup raisins, seedless; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 x orange zest grated; 2 each chocolate (semi-sweet) bitter squares; 1/4 cup light rum

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
6 each chicken pieces
1 each onions chopped
1 each green bell peppers
3 each pimentos canned, slices, chopped
2 each tomatoes seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder or enough to taste
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup almonds slivered
1/4 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 x orange zest grated
2 each chocolate (semi-sweet) bitter squares
1/4 cup light rum

1
In casserole, heat oil and cook garlic for a few moments to flavour oil; add chicken and brown.
2
Remove chicken.
3
In remaining fat, cook onion, green pepper, pimento, and tomato over gentle heat for 10 minutes.
4
To onion mixture, add chili powder, blending well.
5
Add broth, almonds, raisins, seasonings, and rind; simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer.
6
Add chocolate, stirring until melted.
7
Replace chicken, spooning sauce over.
8
Bake, covered, at 350F (180C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
9
Warm rum, ignite it, and pour over contents of casserole; allow to stand for a few minutes.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, 6 each chicken pieces, 1 each onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Chocolate Sauce (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.

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Chicken with Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole)

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Variations & substitutions

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