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Chicken Mole Recipe

Discover the secrets of authentic Mexican Chicken Mole! Our easy recipe brings this rich, complex sauce to your kitchen. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 dried ancho chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried guajillo chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 corn tortilla or 2 slices of bread torn into pieces
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste   

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chilies:

  • Toast the dried chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Soak the toasted chilies in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.  

Prepare the Mole Sauce:

  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic, sesame seeds, almonds, and raisins. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the torn tortilla pieces, diced tomatoes, soaked chilies, chicken broth, dark chocolate, ground cinnamon, and ground cumin.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.   

Blend the Sauce:

  • Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Return the sauce to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer the Chicken:

  • Return the browned chicken thighs to the pot with the mole sauce.
  • Simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. 

Serve:

  • Serve the chicken mole over rice or with warm tortillas. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 113mg
  • Sodium: 877mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 4g
  • Protein: 44g 
Keyword chicken mole, chocolate chili sauce, Festive meal, mole poblano, traditional Mexican dish