Chicken Mole
Chicken mole is an enchanting dish that will awaken your taste buds with its rich, chocolate-infused sauce and a symphony of spices. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs simmered to perfection in a velvety blend of spices, tomatoes, and unique ingredients like peanut butter. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, chicken mole is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by finely chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent; add garlic until fragrant.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and chicken broth; add cocoa powder, spices, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in fresh lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg