Smoky Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Smoky Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 8 Chicken thighs (skin removed); 2 Red onions, finely sliced; 2 Peppers (I use 1 red and 1 green) finely sliced; 3 Garlic cloves, crushed; 1 Cinnamon stick, halved; 3 tbsp Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients mole sauce; 2 Dried habanero chillies; 240 grams Brown basmati rice; 400 grams Tin of chopped tomatoes; 400 grams Pinto beans; 25 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa at least); 1 Lime- zest and juice

Servings: persons

1 tbsp Vegetable oil
8 Chicken thighs (skin removed)
2 Red onions, finely sliced
2 Peppers (I use 1 red and 1 green) finely sliced
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 Cinnamon stick, halved
3 tbsp Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients mole sauce
2 Dried habanero chillies
240 grams Brown basmati rice
400 grams Tin of chopped tomatoes
400 grams Pinto beans
25 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa at least)
1 Lime- zest and juice

1
Heat the oil in a large casserole.
2
Season the chicken and fry over a medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
3
Transfer to a plate and set aside
4
Add the onions and peppers to the pan and cook over a low heat for approximately 10 minutes, until soft, then stir in the garlic.
5
Fry for 2 minutes before stirring in the cinnamon, mole sauce, chillies, tomatoes and beans.
6
Fill the tomato can with water and add to the pan with the chicken.
7
Cover and simmer for an hour.
8
Uncover, cook for 30 minutes until thick.
9
Season and stir in the chocolate and lime zest and juice before serving.
10
Meanwhile cook the rice according to the packet instructions and serve with chicken.

999

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp Vegetable oil, 8 Chicken thighs (skin removed), 2 Red onions, finely sliced, 2 Peppers (I use 1 red and 1 green) finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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.

Smoky Chicken Mole

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