Chicken Mole with Homemade Mole Sauce

Name: Chicken Mole with Homemade Mole Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 5 pounds chicken (boneless skinless chicken breast, chicken thighs, legs, whole chicken, combo, etc)); 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups orange juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions (chopped); 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or pepitas, or sesame seeds); 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 8 cloves garlic (sliced); 4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 4 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon whole anise seeds; 4 whole cloves; 5 ounces dried pasilla chiles (stem removed, seeded (optional), torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed); 1 ounce dried ancho chiles (stem removed, seeded (optional), torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed); 1 ounce dried chipotle chiles (stem removed, seeded (optional), torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed); 1 cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 3.1 ounces dark Mexican chocolate (or just dark chocolate) (chopped); Fresh chopped cilantro (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

Authentic Mexican Mole Sauce is made with layers of complex and bold flavors, simmered together over a long period of time before being blended until smooth. Learn how to make this delicious chicken mole and serve with warm rice, beans, wrapped in tortillas, or drizzled over your favorite tacos, nachos, and veggies.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:08:11 GMT