GREEN PIPIâN MOLE WITH CHICKEN

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Provided by Sergio Remolina

Categories     Chicken     Rice     Fry     Poach     Dinner     Tomatillo     Seed     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Mole:
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth
1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
2 fresh epazote leaves
1 fresh hoja santa leaf (root beer leaf)
2 leaves romaine lettuce
8 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 fresh serrano chiles, chopped
1/4 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
3 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
Kosher salt
The finished dish:
4 cups cooked white rice
2 cups steamed chayote or zucchini
2 cups steamed green beans
4 poached skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Make the mole:
  • In a sauté pan over moderate heat, toast the pumpkins seeds, stirring frequently and being careful not to burn them. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Once cool, reserve about 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds for garnish, then transfer the remaining seeds to a blender and add enough vegetable stock to cover by 1 inch. Blend on high until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and clean the blender.
  • Place the tomatillos, epazote, hoja santa, romaine, cilantro, chiles, onion, garlic, and cumin in a blender, in that order, and blend well. If more liquid is needed, add water or broth, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • In a deep skillet over high heat, heat the oil until shimmering then carefully add the tomatillo mixture and fry, stirring constantly and adding broth or water as needed to achieve a sauce-like consistency, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the pumpkin seed mixture. Mix well, then season to taste with salt.
  • To serve:
  • Divide the rice, chayote or zucchini, green beans, and poached chicken among 4 plates. Coat the chicken with the mole, garnish with the reserved pumpkin seeds, and serve.
  • DO AHEAD: Leftover mole can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator. Or, if frozen properly in an airtight container and wrapped in plastic and then aluminum wrap, it can be held for up to 4 months in the freezer.

Meka Howard
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The mole is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Evans Wachira
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This is my go-to recipe for mole. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the mole and the chicken.


Ayesha Qadir
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the mole and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Khandaker Rony
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mole is time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


SINDHI Op
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I'm a big fan of mole and this recipe did not disappoint. The mole is amazing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Panda RX
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the mole is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and beans.


ayoon gamela
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I'm not a big fan of mole, but this recipe changed my mind. The mole is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Lah lah Lah lah
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the mole and the chicken.


God's will Ntishor
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The mole is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Mkhacane hlungwani
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This is my go-to recipe for mole. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with rice and tortillas.


Lasha Enriquez
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the mole and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sagan Lockhart
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mole is time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Amjad Baba Sanjay Baba
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This mole is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rockstar Immy
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I'm a huge fan of mole and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Shihab Shihab
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This was my first time making mole and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mole was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


JoOSe Wicked
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This recipe is a keeper! The mole is amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Rahul R
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The mole is so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Solar 3clipse
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with rice and beans.


Muhammad daniyal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice. Next time I'll add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.


Daisy Kendall
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This mole was a hit! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.