BRAISED CHICKEN WITH OAXACAN MOLE
This recipe was given to me by a friend. The sauce freezes well and I usually make up the sauce and freeze in 2 cup portions. The 2 cups is perfect for 10 chicken legs which will serve 4 to 5 people.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Wash the chile, remove stem and seeds. Place in a medium bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand for 30 minutes. While chile is soaking, add the sesame seeds and spices to a large skillet and toast over moderately low heat, stirring until fragrant. Place toasted mixture in a grinder and process to a fine powder. Set aside.
- In the same skillet add in 1 tablespoon oil and warm slightly. Stir in raisins, almonds and tortilla. Cook over low heat until almonds are toasted and raisins plump. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the tomatoes to the skillet and cook, turning frequently until skins are blistered on all sides. Transfer to a bowl. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring until lightly browned taking care not to burn the garlic. Place contents in a blender or food processor container and lightly chop.
- Add a tablespoon of oil to skillet, stir in chopped vegetables and spice mix. Cover over medium heat until warmed through. Drain the chiles and add along with chicken stock. Partially cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 1 hour. Remove from heat, add in chocolate and process in a blender in batches or using stick blender process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet warm 2 tablespoons of oil and in batches if necessary brown chicken over high heat, turning as needed to brown all sides. Place browned chicken in oven proof dish, pour prepared mole over all. Cover and bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through, approximately 1 hour. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Note: The mole can be prepared ahead of time and frozen in 2 cup portions. Defrost in refrigerator and warm before pouring over browned chicken. Bake chicken and mole as directed.
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Areeba javed
[email protected]The mole was delicious, but the chicken was a bit dry. I would still recommend this recipe, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Dillenbrandy Omondi
[email protected]This was my first time making mole and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mole was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kitzabu Wolf
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mole, but this recipe changed my mind. The mole was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
RP. AIM
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mole was amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nx Maruf
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the mole turned out great! It was the perfect amount of spicy and the chicken was very tender. I would definitely make this again.
Dahunsi Tolulope
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The mole is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Genesis lauriano
[email protected]I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. The mole was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
stingrayy bassking
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The mole was delicious and the chicken was very tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Manzoor Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The mole is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nizzy diva
[email protected]Delicious! The mole was rich and complex, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely make this again.
Travis Foster
[email protected]This was my first time making mole and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the mole was so flavorful. The chicken was also very tender. I will definitely be making this again.
mapping countryies
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mole is so rich and flavorful. I've made it a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken comes out so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Salman Sallu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the mole turned out great! I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet and it gave the mole a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ansune Potgieter
[email protected]I used this recipe to make braised chicken with Oaxacan mole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like mole. The chicken was so tender and moist, and the mole was flavorful and not too spicy. I will def
Md Arman Khan
[email protected]This Oaxacan mole blew me away. The flavors were so rich and complex. I could definitely taste the chocolate and spices but it wasn't too spicy. This is a perfect dish for a special occasion dinner.