CHICKEN MOLE OLE

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You'll get a kick out of this full-flavored southwestern favorite that requires a bit of prep time but is well worth it. -Johnna Johnson, Scottdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 dried ancho chiles
1-1/2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed, halved
2 medium onions, sliced, divided
1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup almonds
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chiles in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 20 minutes. Drain. Remove stems and seeds. Coarsely chop; set aside. Place the tomatillos, 1 onion, serrano pepper and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until tender, stirring once., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute remaining onion until tender. Add 1 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and hydrated chiles; cook 1 minute longer. Discard cloves., Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Add spiced onion mixture and chocolate; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl., Place the tomatillo mixture, lime juice, salt and remaining cumin in food processor; cover and process until chopped. Stir into almond mixture. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Mubshar Abbasi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken mole was absolutely delicious and my family loved it.


Ghumnaam007
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The mole sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some sour cream.


Ekeh Gift Chioma
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexcis m
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I'm not a fan of mole sauce, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


JABED HOSSAIN
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the results were worth it. The chicken mole was absolutely delicious.


Rob Austin
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and the mole sauce was delicious.


Aariyonia Kendrick
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mole sauce was rich and flavorful.


Ayush Sooklaul
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This recipe was a disaster. The mole sauce was bland and the chicken was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kayode Bola
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The mole sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Jeremy Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the mole sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amara Aslam
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I'm not usually a fan of mole, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Sayid Qahar
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This chicken mole recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I'll definitely be making this again.