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Mole poblano chicken served on white plate garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro with rice on the side

Mole Poblano Chicken

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Large skillet
  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown chicken on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chilies one type at a time until fragrant and slightly puffed, about 30-60 seconds per side. Don't let them burn.
  • Place toasted chilies in a bowl and cover with hot chicken broth. Let soak for 20 minutes until softened.
  • Meanwhile, toast almonds and sesame seeds in the dry skillet until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine the soaked chilies with their liquid, toasted nuts and seeds, onion, garlic, and all spices. Blend until completely smooth, working in batches if needed.
  • Strain the mole sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into the Dutch oven, pressing solids with a spoon to extract maximum flavor.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 15 minutes, then stir in chocolate until melted.
  • Return chicken to the pot, nestling pieces into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and warm tortillas or rice.

Notes

Mole sauce can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated. The sauce freezes well for up to 3 months. Thin with warm broth if needed when reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 42gFat: 28gSodium: 890mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g
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