CHICKEN MOLE WITH FOUR CHILES
An authentic Mexican dish - chicken slow cooked in a delectable sauce of chiles with a rich, never overpowering, chocolate background. Wonderful served with warm corn tortillas, rice and beans. Plan to have quite a mess to clean up afterward!
Provided by Ty
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Mole Sauce Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Remove the stems, veins and seeds from the chiles (you might want to wear gloves when you do this). Heat the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chiles, and cook and stir until the chiles are fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn them. Remove the chiles and place them in a large bowl.
- Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove and add to the bowl with the chiles.
- Break the flour and corn tortillas into pieces, and add them to the skillet. Toast on both sides, turning often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove; add to the bowl.
- If needed, melt a small amount of additional lard in the skillet. Add the plantain pieces to the skillet, and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove plantain; add to the bowl.
- Stir the almonds and peanuts into the skillet, and cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and continue cooking until sesame seeds are lightly browned, 15-30 seconds. Remove; add to the bowl.
- Warm the tomatoes over medium heat in the skillet until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Break the chocolate into chunks and stir into the tomatoes until melted. Pour the chocolate and tomato mixture into the bowl with the chile mixture; stir to combine.
- Working in small batches, puree the mixture in a blender until smooth, adding a small amount of water if needed to make a smooth sauce.
- Place the chicken into a large Dutch oven; pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and simmer over medium low heat until the chicken falls off the bone, 2-3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
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Dominique Dye
[email protected]This is the first time I've ever made mole, and it turned out great! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
DANNY ZAGAS
[email protected]I love the complex flavors in this mole sauce. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the combination of the two is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.
Matthews Kids
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The mole sauce is amazing, and the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Noor Kausar
[email protected]I've never had chicken mole before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Maria rojas
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Timothy Mclov
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mole sauce is complex and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jhomki Aktar
[email protected]The mole sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll try this recipe again with less sugar next time.
Thando Moeng
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mole sauce, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Blessie manaloto
[email protected]This is the first time I've ever made mole, and it turned out great! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sam Ramon
[email protected]I love the complex flavors in this mole sauce. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the combination of the two is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rosa Rojas (More_air)
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The mole sauce is amazing, and the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Mansour Aljerjawi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my mole sauce turned out too runny. Not sure what I did wrong.
Abdwlla Shakr
[email protected]This is the best chicken mole I've ever had! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
lubega vicent
[email protected]The mole sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely try this recipe again with a milder chili pepper.
Belal Hossain
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mole is so flavorful and versatile - I've served it with chicken, pork, and even tofu, and it's always delicious. Highly recommend!
Robert Ross
[email protected]This chicken mole is absolutely delicious! The sauce is rich, flavorful, and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the mole clings to it beautifully. I served it over rice, and it was a hit