**Chicken Mold: A Culinary Journey Through Time and Taste**
Chicken mold, a delectable dish with a rich history, takes center stage in this culinary exploration. Originating in the kitchens of 19th-century Europe, this savory creation has captivated taste buds across generations. Our journey begins with a classic chicken mold recipe, featuring succulent chicken enveloped in a savory aspic, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Next, we venture into a realm of innovation with a modern twist on the traditional chicken mold. This recipe incorporates a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. For those seeking a lighter option, a low-carb chicken mold recipe offers a satisfying and guilt-free indulgence.
But our adventure doesn't end there. We also delve into the art of creating individual chicken molds, perfect for elegant dinner parties or special occasions. These individual molds are not only visually stunning but also burst with flavor, thanks to the addition of mushrooms, bacon, and a creamy sauce.
Finally, we conclude our culinary expedition with a recipe for a chicken and rice mold, a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. This recipe combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables, all bound together in a flavorful broth.
So, prepare your aprons and embark on this delightful journey through time and taste, as we explore the diverse world of chicken mold recipes, each offering a unique and unforgettable culinary experience.
CHICKEN MOLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the chicken and peppercorns in a large pot, cover with water and season with salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large plate and set the cooking liquid aside.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish and transfer the rest to a blender. In the same skillet, toast the cloves, cinnamon stick, and anise and coriander seeds until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add to the blender.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chile peppers. Heat 4 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the chiles and fry until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with hot water and set aside to soak until pliable, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the raisins, almonds, pumpkin seeds and tortilla pieces to the oil in the skillet and cook, stirring, until the seeds and tortillas are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add to the blender along with the oil from the skillet. Add the softened chiles and puree, pouring in 2 to 3 cups of the soaking liquid to make a thick, smooth sauce.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chile sauce and fry, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 4 cups of the reserved chicken cooking liquid and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, about 20 minutes. Add the chocolate and simmer, stirring frequently, until the chocolate melts and the sauce reduces, about 20 more minutes. Add the sugar and season with salt.
- Add the chicken pieces to the sauce and warm through over low heat. Garnish with the reserved sesame seeds.
- Photgraph by Con Poulos
MOLDED CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 1 chocolate chicken
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make some "paint" by mixing the cocoa butter and a small amount of powdered food coloring. Make a few colors. It will be easier if you use yogurt machine to store and warm your paints. Use a paintbrush to paint the inside of the mold, applying color where you are inspired to do so (eyes, beak, etc.).
- Using the paintbrush, very lightly paint the bittersweet chocolate into the feathers of the chicken. Using a ladle, fill the mold with white chocolate. When it is full, empty the excess chocolate back into the bowl. The inside of the mold should be evenly coated. Wipe the lip of the plastic mold clean and place the mold upside down on a wire rack over a sheet pan. Repeat with the other half of the mold. Once the chocolate starts to harden, about 5 minutes, scrape the lip of the mold clean again with a paring knife. It is important to do this because when the chocolate sets, it shrinks or retracts from the sides of the mold. A clean edge will keep it from sticking and cracking as it shrinks. You can place the mold in the refrigerator for several minutes to help the chocolate harden.
- If the chocolate is properly tempered, it will easily release from the mold. To unmold, rest your thumbs on the outside, and place your first two fingers on the inside and gently begin to lift the chocolate from the mold. Do not press or pull too hard, or you will break it. You will need to apply this lifting pressure to each side to loosen the chocolate from the mold. Glue the 2 halves of the chicken together with melted chocolate.
- How to Temper Chocolate(From Dessert Circus, Extraordinary Desserts You Can Make At Home by Jacques Torres):
- Chocolate is tempered so that after it has been melted, it retains its gloss and hardens again without becoming chalky and white (that happens when the molecules of fat separate and form on top of the chocolate). There are a variety of ways to temper.
- One of the easiest ways to temper chocolate is to chop it into small pieces and then place it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time on high power until most of the chocolate is melted. Be very careful not to overheat it. (The temperature of dark chocolate should be between 88 and 90 degrees F, slightly warmer than your bottom lip. It will retain its shape even when mostly melted. White and milk chocolates melt at a temperature approximately 2 degrees F less because of the amount of lactose they contain.) Any remaining lumps will melt in the chocolate's residual heat. Use an immersion blender or whisk to break up the lumps. Usually, chocolate begins to set, or crystallize, along the side of the bowl. As it sets, mix those crystals into the melted chocolate to temper it. A glass bowl retains heat well and keeps the chocolate tempered longer.
- Another way to temper chocolate is called seeding. In this method, add small pieces of unmelted chocolate to melted chocolate. The amount of unmelted chocolate to be added depends on the temperature of the melted chocolate, but is usually 1/4 of the total amount. It is easiest to use an immersion blender for this, or a whisk.
- The classic way to temper chocolate is called tabliering. Two thirds of the melted chocolate is poured onto a marble or another cold work surface. The chocolate is spread out and worked with a spatula until its temperature is approximately 81 degrees F. At this stage, it is thick and begins to set. This tempered chocolate is then added to the remaining non-tempered chocolate and mixed thoroughly until the mass has a completely uniform temperature. If the temperature is still too high, part of the chocolate is worked further on the cold surface until the correct temperature is reached. This is a lot of work, requires a lot of room, and makes a big mess.
- A simple method of checking tempering, is to apply a small quantity of chocolate to a piece of paper or to the point of a knife. If the chocolate has been correctly tempered, it will harden evenly and show a good gloss within a few minutes.
CHICKEN MOLE
Chicken Mole
Provided by Jenny Wells
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Mole Sauce Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the bay leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, stir in the chocolate chips until melted, then return the chicken pieces to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink at the bone, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the raisins, and cook 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
CHICKEN MOLD
This is a great dish for summertime, and is also perfect for brunches, showers, teas, etc. I got the recipe years ago from a friend's mother. They served it at a wedding shower.
Provided by Cindy W.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, soup, onion, Worcestershire, salt, and mayonnaise in double boiler over low heat. Stir till mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add gelatin, which has been softened in the 1/4 cup water. Stir till blended.
- Add chicken and celery, mix well.
- Pour into mold. Chill in refrigerator till set. Un-mold and serve on a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 744, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3, Protein 18.6
CRANBERRY CHICKEN MOLD
This recipe comes from Melting Pot Potluck. It was put together to announce the arrival of a new pastor and his wife. Origin: USA.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 1 mold, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For cranberry part: Dissolve gelatin and 1/4 cup water over (double boiler) hot water. Add cranberry sauce, pineapple, nuts, and lemon juice. Pour into 10x6" mold or pan. Chill until firm.
- For chicken part: Prepare gelatin as before. Blend in mayonnaise, 1/2 cup cold water, lemon juice, salt, chicken, celery, and parsley. Pour over cranberry layer and chill. Serve in squares, with cranberry part on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 26.5, Protein 9.6
CHICKEN MOLE
In a world where chipotle is almost a supermarket staple, it's fair to say that authentic Mexican food has gone mainstream. And we couldn't be happier: We love the complex layering of flavors in real Mexican cooking. Mole, the signature sauce of Mexico.
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Chicken Chocolate Sauté Low Cal High Fiber Cinco de Mayo Dinner Almond Healthy Potluck Tortillas Simmer Chile Pepper Bon Appétit Soy Free
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add chicken to pot; sauté until lightly browned, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to large bowl.
- Return chicken and any juices to pot. Add broth and orange juice; bring just to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken is tender and just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add almonds, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Sautéuntil nuts and garlic begin to color, about 2 minutes. Add chiles and stir until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl. Pour chicken cooking liquid into saucepan with onion mixture (reserve pot). Add raisins, orange peel, and oregano to saucepan. Cover and simmer until chiles are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand until chocolate melts and sauce mixture cools slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Working in small batches, transfer sauce mixture to blender and puree until smooth; return to reserved pot. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Coarsely shred chicken and return to sauce; stir to coat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat before serving.
- Transfer chicken mole to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a tender and juicy mold.
- Grind the chicken finely: This will help the mold to hold together better.
- Season the chicken well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to add flavor to the mold.
- Use a mold that is the right size: The mold should be just big enough to hold the chicken mixture without being too crowded.
- Cook the mold thoroughly: The internal temperature of the mold should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the mold cool before slicing: This will help to keep the mold from falling apart.
- Serve the mold with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and gravy are all great options.
Conclusion:
Chicken mold is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a chicken mold that will impress your family and friends.
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