Classic Mole Poblano Sauce With Chicken Recipe

Name: Classic Mole Poblano Sauce With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 dried pasilla peppers, stems and seeds removed; 4 dried New Mexico chiles, stems and seeds removed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1/2 cup almonds; 1/2 corn tortilla, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; water or rum; 3 tablespoons shortening or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square, to taste (or Mexican Chocolate, (or more); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt; pepper; paprika, to taste; corn kernel; cilantro; tomatillo

Servings: persons

4 dried pasilla peppers, stems and seeds removed
4 dried New Mexico chiles, stems and seeds removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 corn tortilla, torn into pieces
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
water or rum
3 tablespoons shortening or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square, to taste (or Mexican Chocolate, (or more)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
pepper
paprika, to taste
corn kernel
cilantro
tomatillo

1
Combine the chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds, almonds, tortilla, raisins, cloves, cinnamon, and coriander. Puree small amounts of this mixture in a blender until smooth. (I added a small of amount of water or rum each time to make it smooth.).
2
Melt the shortening in a skillet and saute the puree for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth and chocolate and cook over a very low heat for 45 minutes. The sauce should be very thick. The remaining sesame seeds are used as a garnish.
3
Season chicken breasts to taste and grill over low heat for about 25 minutes or until desired doneness. Ladle mole sauce over each breast and scatter the tops with warm corn kernels. Garnish with cilantro leaves, thin slices of tomatillo.

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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

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: 4 dried pasilla peppers, stems and seeds removed, 4 dried New Mexico chiles, stems and seeds removed, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Classic Mole Poblano Sauce With Chicken falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Mole Poblano Sauce With Chicken

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