Mole Poblano Chicken Recipe

Name: Mole Poblano Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 whole head of garlic; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; Salt; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 cups water; One 7-ounce jar prepared mole rojo; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 whole head of garlic
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Salt
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
One 7-ounce jar prepared mole rojo
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted

1
In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the chicken, bay leaves, onion, garlic, peppercorns and a generous pinch of salt.
2
Add the broth and water and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer over moderate heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked through.
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate and strain the broth into a heatproof bowl.
5
Set aside 4 cups of the broth and refrigerate the remaining broth for another use.
6
Wipe out the casserole and add the mole to it.
7
Whisk in the 4 cups of reserved broth until smooth and bring to a boil.
8
Season with salt.
9
Add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the casserole and simmer over moderately low heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
10
Transfer the chicken to a platter and skim any fat from the sauce.
11
Spoon 2 cups of mole sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and pass the remaining mole sauce at the table.

386

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 2 bay leaves, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 whole head of garlic, and more.

Yes, Mole Poblano Chicken 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.

Mole Poblano Chicken

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