Easy Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 2 tsp. ancho chile powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tbsp. canola oil; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 jar prepared mole sauce; 2 c. water; 1/2 c. grated Cotija cheese or crumbled feta cheese; Chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Have ready a shallow baking dish large enough to accommodate chicken in a single layer.
2
Combine chile powder and cumin in a small cup; rub over both sides of chicken.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, skin side down.
4
Cook 5 minutes, or until skin is nicely browned; turn chicken.
5
Cook second side 2 minutes, until no longer pink on surface.
6
Remove skillet from heat.
7
Sprinkle chicken with salt mixture.
8
Mix mole and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking until smooth.
9
Pour onto bottom of baking dish.
10
Place chicken skin side up on top of sauce.
11
Sprinkle with cheese.
12
Bake 22 to 26 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
13
Transfer to plates, spooning sauce from baking dish over chicken.
14
Garnish with chopped cilantro.

457

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, 2 tsp. ancho chile powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tbsp. canola oil, and more.

Yes, Easy 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!

Easy Chicken Mole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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