Mole Poblano (Spicy and Chocolate Sauce with Chicken)
A traditional Mexican dish, Mole Poblano features chicken smothered in a rich, dark mole sauce made with a blend of chilies, spices, and chocolate, creating a unique and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 dried ancho chilies seeded and soaked
- 2 dried guajillo chilies seeded and soaked
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 50 g dark chocolate grated
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan and sauté onions, garlic, and tomatoes until soft. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, toast the chilies, almonds, sesame seeds, raisins, and cinnamon stick until aromatic.
- Blend the sautéed vegetables, toasted ingredients, cumin, and chicken broth into a smooth sauce.
- Return the sauce to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in grated chocolate and salt, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Cook the chicken in a separate pot until tender. Add the chicken pieces to the mole sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, alongside rice or tortillas.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 400 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 22 g
Protein: 30 g