Description
Experience the rich fusion of chocolate and spices in this delightful Chicken Mole, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice or warm tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while you chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the chopped onions and minced garlic once the chicken is browned. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in mole sauce: Add the mole sauce over the chicken and gently stir to coat each piece.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
- Serve & enjoy: Plate with rice or warm tortillas and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg