Quick and Flavorful Mole Chicken Recipe
Sometimes using some prepared ingredients is not only delicious but it can help you make a quick dinner like this Quick and Flavorful Mole Chicken Recipe.
Servings 6 people
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 5 Whole Chicken breasts
- 2 Tsps Adobo seasoning
- 6 Whole Dried chilies - variety
- 1 Whole Roma or plum tomato
- 4 Whole Cloves garlic
- 1/4 Whole Yellow onion diced
- 3 Tbsp Prepared mole
- 3 - 4 Cups Chicken stock
- 3 - 4 Ounces Chocolate
- 2 Tsp Ancho chili powder
- 2 Tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tsp Cumin
Instructions
- Begin by adding the adobo seasoning to the chicken and bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, first heat the chilies until they char. Pull them out and pour boiling water over them to soften. This will take 10 - 15 minutes.
- Next, add the tomato and garlic and brown for 4 - 5 minutes on low heat. Finish by adding the onion with just a drop or two of oil. Brown for 5 minutes.
- Add all these ingredients to a blender with 2 cups of the stock and some of the chili water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a Dutch oven and simmer on low heat. Add in the prepared mole and simmer.
- Next, add in the spices and chocolate and continue to simmer. Taste the mole for seasoning. I added a little more chocolate.
- After the sauce has simmered for 10 or 15 minutes, add the chicken in and simmer for another 15 minutes which will finish cooking the chicken. Serve over brown rice. I also made a slaw and roasted carrots for my bowl. I topped the chicken mole with Mexican crema and cotija cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 14g