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Chicken Mole Recipe

A rich and flavorful Mexican dish with a complex sauce made from a blend of spices, chocolate, and chilies.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 ounce Dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 pieces Dried ancho chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 1 piece Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
  3. 3. Add ancho chilies, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. 4. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot.
  6. 6. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Return chicken to the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. 7. Season with salt and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Mole
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