Easy Chicken Mole

Name: Easy Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups store-bought Mole paste; 3 - 4 cups chicken stock; 2 lbs bone-in chicken breasts; 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and legs; 1 tablespoon canola oil; Garnish with toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

Easy Chicken Mole is achieved by using a store-bought Mole paste and roasted chicken. Authentic Mole requires over 20 special ingredients including dried peppers, spices, almonds, raisins and chocolate. Many steps are involved to achieve that deep, smoky, earthy, sweet, bitter, spicy dark sauce. No single flavor stand out, the combined flavors create a unique taste that is lip-smacking to eat. You can also get several meals out of this - including Chicken Mole Quesadillas!

Updated at: Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:06:36 GMT