Description
Chicken Mole is a heartwarming Mexican dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich, flavorful sauce made from spices and dark chocolate. Each bite delivers an explosion of taste, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe will ensure you create a memorable meal that gathers everyone around the table in delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 oz high-quality dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown each side for about 4-5 minutes; then remove them from the skillet.
- 4. In the same skillet, add tomatoes (with juices), chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, and dark chocolate. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5. Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- 6. Serve warm drizzled with sauce over rice or alongside tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg