Chicken Mole Recipe Video

Our chicken mole recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. Mole sauce, pronounced Mow-lay, is a rich multidimensional sauce with a hint of sweetness and chocolate to round out the spicy elements.

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chicken thigh4 Pound (skinless)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Yellow onion1 , mince
 Low sodium chicken broth3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Orange juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Agave tequila2 Ounce
 Almond1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), slice
 Garlic6 Clove (30 gm), mince
 Ground cumin1 Teaspoon
 Ground coriander1 Teaspoon
 Raisins1⁄8 Cup (2 tbs)
 Peanut butter2 Tablespoon
 Chile powder4 Tablespoon
 Ibarra mexican chocolate1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chop
 Smoked paprika1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Chipotle peppers1 (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 924 Calories from Fat 344

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 39 g60.1%

Saturated Fat 8.5 g42.3%

Trans Fat 0.5 g

Cholesterol 376.5 mg125.5%

Sodium 1133.5 mg47.2%

Total Carbohydrates 43 g14.3%

Dietary Fiber 8.2 g32.6%

Sugars 21.7 g

Protein 100 g199.1%

Vitamin A 98.4% Vitamin C 72.2%

Calcium 16.1% Iron 48.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

Blender
Pan
Pot
Garlic press

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Mince the onions and garlic, set aside.
2. Chop the chocolate, set aside.

MAKING
3. In a pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat, place the chicken and brown it from all sides, season with salt.
4. In another pot pour chicken broth, orange juice, tequila and boil it on low heat.
5. Once the chicken has browned add it to the sauce, cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
6. In the same pan add olive oil, sauté the onions for 15-20 minutes, add garlic and sauté for few minutes.
7. Add coriander seeds, ground cumin and almonds, stir and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
8. Once the chicken is done remove only the chicken and keep it in a dish to cool.
9. Pour the onion mixture to the sauce, add raisins, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, peanut butter and finally the chocolate, stir and boil the sauce for 10 minutes.
10. After 10 minutes remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
11. Peel the meat of the bone from the chicken and shred the meat, set aside.
12. Once the sauce is cooled blend it in a blender until smooth.
13. Pour the sauce back in the pot and add the chicken, stir well.

SERVING
14. Serve the chicken mole with some steamed rice.

TIPS
Always place a wax paper beneath the measuring spoon, if you are measuring any kind of powder such as chili powder, pour the desired amount on the measuring spoon and if there is any excess then simply lift the wax paper and transfer the powder back in the bottle.
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