Chicken Mole #2

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, complex blend of spices, chocolate, and chiles simmered with tender chicken
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This Chicken Mole #2 is a comforting twist on the traditional Mexican masterpiece, balancing earthy spices with the deep richness of unsweetened chocolate. The sauce features a harmonious mix of toasted almonds, dried chiles, and aromatic cumin, creating a velvety texture that clings beautifully to bone-in dark meat chicken. It’s an ideal dish for weeknight dinners that feel special or for feeding a crowd at a festive gathering. The subtle sweetness from the sugar and tomatoes cuts through the heat, while the fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbal finish. Serve it over fluffy white rice or with warm tortillas for a complete, satisfying meal that brings warmth and depth to your table.

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Chicken Mole #2

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 65.2

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This Chicken Mole #2 is a comforting twist on the traditional Mexican masterpiece, balancing earthy spices with the deep richness of unsweetened chocolate. The sauce features a harmonious mix of toasted almonds, dried chiles, and aromatic cumin, creating a velvety texture that clings beautifully to bone-in dark meat chicken. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for weeknight dinners that feel special or for feeding a crowd at a festive gathering. The subtle sweetness from the sugar and tomatoes cuts through the heat, while the fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbal finish. Serve it over fluffy white rice or with warm tortillas for a complete, satisfying meal that brings warmth and depth to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped mild green chiles, blanched almonds, onion chunks, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a thick paste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the bone-in chicken parts dry and season lightly with salt.
  3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the blended mole sauce into the same skillet. Stir in the chopped unsweetened chocolate and 1/4 cup of water.
  5. Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted and the sauce bubbles slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce so they are partially submerged.
  7. Bring the sauce to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid.
  8. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  9. Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the chicken and sauce.
  10. Serve immediately with steamed rice or warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 65.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 18.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugars 9.4g
Protein 3.3g7%

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

Keywords: chicken mole, mexican cuisine, chocolate sauce, spicy chicken, comfort food, dinner party, almonds, cumin, cinnamon, chiles, simmered chicken, traditional recipe, bone-in chicken, rich sauce, family meal
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