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Chicken Mole
Poached chicken served in a Mexican chile sauce enriched with sesame, almonds, spices, and a small amount of dark chocolate.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~558 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 70 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 1.1 kg Chicken thighs
For the mole sauce
- 4 adet Dried hot peppers
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 4 diş Garlic
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Almonds
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sesame seeds
- 35 gr Dark chocolate
For the spice mix
- 0.5 tatlı kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
General
- 1.4 tatlı kaşığı(~14 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the chicken thighs with half the salt and 5 cups of water for 25 minutes, then reserve the broth.
25 min25:00 - 2
Soften the dried peppers in hot water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry pan for 3 minutes until lightly colored.
3 min03:00 - 4
Soften the onion, garlic, and tomatoes in the vegetable oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Blend the peppers, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, tomato mixture, cumin, cinnamon, and 2 cups of chicken broth.
- 6
Transfer the mole sauce to a pot and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes until thickened.
25 min25:00 - 7
Add the dark chocolate and remaining salt, then add the chicken and cook together for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 8
Prepare the rice for serving and plate the chicken mole with rice.
💡 Tip: Add the chocolate at the end of the sauce; if it goes in early, it covers the toasted chile flavor and makes the sauce too sweet.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chicken mole hot for guests with rice, corn tortillas, and optional radish slices.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~558
kcal calories
34
g protein
38
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 27%Fat 49%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Mole make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chicken Mole take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 105 minutes in total.Is Chicken Mole difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Mole have?
Approximately 558 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 38g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Chicken Mole contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Mole belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Mole need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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