GRILLED CHICKEN MOLE NEGRO
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the mole negro: In a large saute pan over medium heat, toast the ancho and guajillo chiles on both sides until softened and fragrant, being careful not to scorch them, 20 to 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of hot water to the pan, just enough to cover the chiles, and set aside for 30 minutes to reconstitute. Add the chiles and soaking water to a blender. Then add the onions, almonds, raisins, piloncillo, sesame seeds, cinnamon, oregano, garlic, cloves and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Puree until very smooth, adding a little more chicken broth if too thick.
- In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the lard and the mole puree and cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture becomes glossy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups chicken broth and the chocolate. Boil for about 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until thick, about 15 minutes. Add the salt; taste and adjust as needed. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
- For the grilled chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a grill for high heat and wipe down the grates with an oil-blotted paper towel.
- Combine the granulated garlic, salt, ancho powder, cumin, chipotle powder, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl and mix well. Sprinkle the chicken pieces all over with spice mixture. Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down, and cook until nicely charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the reverse side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Once chicken has acquired nice grill marks, transfer it to a roasting pan and finish cooking in the oven, 15 to 20 minutes.
- To serve, ladle the mole sauce onto a large platter and arrange the grilled chicken, skin-side up, on the top. Garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve with extra mole sauce on the side.
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Samir Thapa
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Rk Official
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mole sauce is especially delicious.
Sadari Quinn
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, but it's so delicious. The mole sauce is rich and complex, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Sadiq Fahad
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mole sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Md Rafiq Rafiq
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mole sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Uzzal H Adil
[email protected]I've never made mole sauce before, but this recipe made it easy. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Mary Whitney
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mole sauce was rich and complex.
Husnulmaab Khan
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mole sauce. But I'm so glad I did! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
Samir Ray
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The mole sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Lisa Simons
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The mole sauce was especially delicious, and the chicken was moist and flavorful.
Angélique E. Bailey
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.