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Chicken Mole Poblano

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Chicken Mole Poblano is a traditional Mexican dish that features tender chicken simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made from a blend of chocolate, chilies, nuts, seeds, and spices. It's a savory and slightly sweet dish that is often served with rice and tortillas.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 606

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons almonds chopped
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2-3 dried ancho chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 2-3 dried pasilla chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablet Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra or Abuelita), chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken parts and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook until the onion is translucent and the tomatoes are softened.
  3. In a separate dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds, almonds, and raisins until lightly browned and fragrant.
  4. In a blender, combine the toasted seeds and nuts, dried chilies, spices, Mexican chocolate, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
  5. Add the blended sauce to the skillet with the onions and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Serve the Chicken Mole Poblano with rice and warm tortillas.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 41gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 619mgPotassium: 811mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 829IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 3mg

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