Easy Mexican Chicken Mole
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min
Serves: 6
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Tender, succulent chicken is enveloped in a rich and complex mole sauce that masterfully blends the earthiness of cocoa with the sweetness of brown sugar and raisins. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Served over fluffy rice, it's a meal that warms the heart and brings people together, making it an ideal choice for anyone who loves a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 Lb Chicken
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 16 Oz Tomato
- 3/4 Cup Onion - Chopped
- 3/4 Cup Green Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Clove Garlic - Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar - Firmly Packed
- 1/4 Cup Raisins
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 2 Tbsp Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 - Bay Leaf - Crumbled
- 1/4 Tsp Aniseed
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper - Crushed
- 1/8 Tsp Cloves - Ground
- 1 - Hot Cooked Rice
Directions
Directions
- Brown chicken in hot oil in large skillet or Dutch oven.
- Add water to cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Combine remaining ingredients except rice in blender container in order listed; process at medium speed until sauce is smooth.
- Drain broth from chicken in skillet, reserving 1 cup broth.
- Combine reserved broth and sauce; add to chicken.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve over rice; garnish with sesame seed and lime slices if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving · 6 servingsCalories
490
Fat
22 g
Saturated fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Sugar
15 g
Fiber
4 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 Lb Chicken
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 16 Oz Tomato
- 3/4 Cup Onion - Chopped
- 3/4 Cup Green Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Clove Garlic - Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar - Firmly Packed
- 1/4 Cup Raisins
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 2 Tbsp Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 - Bay Leaf - Crumbled
- 1/4 Tsp Aniseed
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper - Crushed
- 1/8 Tsp Cloves - Ground
- 1 - Hot Cooked Rice
