Pollo Con Mole Verde Recipe

Name: Pollo Con Mole Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken roasting; 4 cups chicken broth hot; 3/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 8 each peppercorns; ⅛ teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 each tomatillos; 2 each jalapeno pepper roasted, peeled, seeded; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions with tops; 2 each garlic cloves mashed; 2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat); 1 bunch mustard greens; 2 large romaine lettuce leaves; 4 each cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken roasting
4 cups chicken broth hot
3/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
8 each peppercorns
⅛ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 each tomatillos
2 each jalapeno pepper roasted, peeled, seeded
4 each scallions, spring or green onions with tops
2 each garlic cloves mashed
2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat)
1 bunch mustard greens
2 large romaine lettuce leaves
4 each cilantro sprigs

1
Put whole chicken in a casserole, cover with the stock, and bring to a simmer.
2
Cover pot and poach chicken just below the simmering point over very low heat or in a very low oven (275 degrees) for 1 hour.
3
Remove chicken from stock and let it cool enough to carve it.
4
Toast the pumpkin seeds together with the peppercorns and cumin in a hot ungreased skillet about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
5
Put into a blender and grind fine.
6
Remove outer husks from the tomatillos, put them in a pan with cold water to cover, and bring to a simmer.
7
Simmer 10 minutes, drain, then add them to the blender with 1/2 cup of their liquid and blend to a smooth thick puree.
8
Chop all the remaining ingredients and add them to the blender.
9
Add chicken stock, if needed, to thin the puree.
10
Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer about 10 minutes to evaporate some of the liquid.
11
Carve chicken in 4 or more pieces and add to the sauce, coating the pieces well.

1384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

225

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds chicken roasting, 4 cups chicken broth hot, 3/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), 8 each peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Pollo Con Mole Verde 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.

Pollo Con Mole Verde

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