Chicken Mole
Experience a culinary delight with this Chicken Mole Recipe, where tender chicken simmers in a rich, chocolate-infused sauce bursting with spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is both comforting and exotic, leaving everyone at the table craving more. Embrace the warm aromas and flavors that create unforgettable memories around your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup mole sauce mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, browning each side for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the mole sauce mix, cumin, and oregano. Let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until thickened.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. Feel free to swap dark chocolate for semi-sweet or include roasted nuts for extra texture.