Chicken Mole
Servings
6Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and recipe is better the second and third day. Reheat gently.
Serve with Brown and Wild Rice or Brown Rice or Dirty Rice
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Serve with Green Beans with Red Onion or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini or Yellow Squash and Onions
Ingredients
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 5 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 medium Red onion (diced) |
| 1 15 ounce can No salt added canned diced tomatoes |
| 2 1/2 cups No salt added vegetable stock (or no salt added chicken stock) |
| 2 chipotle Chipotle peppers In adobo sauce |
| 4 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
| 1/8 tsp. Ground cloves (2 whole cloves) |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground allspice |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp.. Ground cumin |
| 1 tsp. no salt added chili powder |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1/4 cup, packed Raisins |
| 2 Tbsp. Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened |
| 1 1/2 cup Water |
| 2 square Baking chocolate squares |
| 24 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs) |
Instructions
Add the garlic and onion and cook for about 7 - 10 minutes until softened.
Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, chipotle peppers, oregano, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, salt, raisins, cocoa and water.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
Add the baker’s chocolate and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes until the chocolate is melted.
After the sauce has cooked to the point where the onions and tomatoes are very soft remove from the heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
Using a stick blender (or conventional blender in batches) puree until smooth.
Cut the chicken thighs in half and add to the mole. Stir.
Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve over rice.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown and Wild Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown and the wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Dirty Rice
In a medium-size saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water and the salt. When the liquid comes to a boil, stir in the brown rice. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Green Beans with Red Onion
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water is at a slow boil reduce the heat until the water shivers. Add the green beans and blanch for about 7 minutes until al dente. While the beans are cooking place a large skillet over medium…
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
Yellow Squash and Onions
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the yellow squash and cook, tossing frequently, for about 7 – 10 minutes. Cook the squash only until it just begins to soften and…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
There are a lot of mole (pronounced MOE lay) recipes in Mexican cooking. This one with chocolate is the classic and for many an acquired taste. The chocolate adds a savory flavor that’s just a little bitter when you are used to the sweetness of chocolate.
This is, however, a very easy recipe to make. It takes some time to cook the sauce, but the total hands on cooking time is only about 30 minutes. Served over Dirty Rice with a dollop of sour cream.