Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Chicken Mole, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a velvety mole sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder and cocoa powder; cook for another minute to release aromas.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet, browning on both sides for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then sprinkle brown sugar and add the cinnamon stick.
- Lower heat and let simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or tortillas, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg