Pollo En Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole)

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Servings: 6 pies Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, complex Mexican chicken dish featuring a deep chocolate-chili sauce
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Pollo En Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 pies Calories: 450
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

This Pollo En Chocolate is a show-stopping main course that combines tender chicken with a luxurious, velvety mole sauce. The sauce is built on a foundation of savory chicken broth, aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon, and sweet accents from raisins and almonds. Dark chocolate adds depth and richness, while a final flambé with rum provides a dramatic finish and subtle warmth. The result is a harmonious blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors that pairs beautifully with rice or tortillas. Perfect for dinner parties or special family gatherings, this dish offers a comforting yet sophisticated taste of traditional Mexican cuisine.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large casserole or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add chopped onion, green pepper, pimento, and tomatoes. Cook over gentle heat for 10 minutes until vegetables soften.
  5. Stir in chili powder and blend well with the vegetables.
  6. Add chicken broth, almonds, raisins, cumin, nutmeg, ground cloves, cinnamon, salt, pepper, sugar, and orange rind. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in chopped chocolate until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
  9. Return chicken pieces to the pot, spooning sauce over them.
  10. Cover and bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  11. Remove from oven. Warm rum in a small saucepan or microwave until hot. Ignite the rum (flambé) or simply pour it carefully over the chicken if flambéing is not desired. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 pies

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 600mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 15g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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