Mexican Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained; 3 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken thighs; 3 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 6 cups hot cooked rice; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
3 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken thighs
3 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 cups hot cooked rice
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

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Combine first 4 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes or until tender. Add sugar and next 6 ingredients (sugar through chiles), and stir well. Arrange chicken over the tomato mixture, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes. Rearrange chicken, spooning the tomato mixture over the chicken; cover and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from dish; set aside, and keep warm.
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Combine water and cornstarch, stirring until blended; add to tomato mixture. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 5 minutes, stirring after 2 1/2 minutes. Serve the chicken and tomato mixture over rice. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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1411

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Chicken Mole

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