Mole Poblano Recipe

Name: Mole Poblano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cut-up chickens, boiled (more chicken may be used); 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chili Pasilla; 6 California chilies; 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sesame seed; 1 (5 oz.) pkg. almonds; 1/2 c. dry peeled peanuts; 1 tomato; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 c. oil; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 c. dry peeled pumpkin seeds; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground cumin seed; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 3 laurel leaves; 1/2 bar Ibarra chocolate; 2 bananas; 1 loaf French bread, cut in 8 thick slices

Servings: persons

2 cut-up chickens, boiled (more chicken may be used)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chili Pasilla
6 California chilies
1 (4 oz.) pkg. sesame seed
1 (5 oz.) pkg. almonds
1/2 c. dry peeled peanuts
1 tomato
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3/4 c. oil
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. dry peeled pumpkin seeds
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cumin seed
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cloves garlic
3 laurel leaves
1/2 bar Ibarra chocolate
2 bananas
1 loaf French bread, cut in 8 thick slices

1
Remove cooked chicken from broth and set aside, keeping chicken warm.
2
Reserve broth.
3
Slice chilies open and remove seeds.
4
Toast chilies in a preheated oven, just enough not to burn.
5
Toast bread on griddle of stove, just enough to brown.
6
In frying pan, fry sesame seed in 1/4 cup oil.
7
Remove seed and set aside.
8
Add 1/4 cup oil to pan and fry onion until tender.
9
Set aside.
10
Toast tomato on griddle, then peel off skin.
11
Be sure to follow instructions carefully to have a good tasting mole.

1080

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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cut-up chickens, boiled (more chicken may be used), 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chili Pasilla, 6 California chilies, 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sesame seed, and more.

Yes, Mole Poblano falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Mole Poblano

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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