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Mole Verde
Chicken simmered in a green Mexican mole of tomatillos, herbs, green chiles, pumpkin seeds, and sesame.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 40 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 g Chicken thighs
For the sauce
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Chicken stock
- 500 g Green tomatoes
- 3 Green peppers
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Shelled pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Sesame seeds
- 0.5 bunch Cilantro
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1.5 tsp(~7.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs and chicken stock in a pot and boil for 25 minutes, until tender.
25 min25:00 - 2
Toast the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in a dry pan for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
3 min03:00 - 3
Blend the green tomatoes, green peppers, cilantro, parsley, garlic, onion, cumin, and toasted seeds.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a pot, add the green sauce, and cook for 8 minutes, until the raw smell fades.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the chicken stock and salt, then boil the sauce for 7 minutes until it gains body.
7 min07:00 - 6
Add the boiled chicken thighs to the sauce and cook together for 10 minutes, until the sauce clings to the meat.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: If tomatillos are unavailable, green tomatoes with a little lemon juice can build similar acidity, but do not make the sauce too sweet.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mole verde in a deep plate with plain rice, corn tortillas, and optional finely chopped onion.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
31
g protein
34
g carbs
23
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 29%Fat 44%
2.5g
Sugar
2g
Fiber
1058.2mg
Sodium
3.2g
Saturated fat
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- 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 Mole Verde make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mole Verde take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Mole Verde difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mole Verde have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 34g, fat: 23g.Which allergens does Mole Verde contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mole Verde belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Mole Verde need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.Is Mole Verde filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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