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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4

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