Description
Pollo en Mole Poblano is a traditional Mexican dish that tantalizes your taste buds with tender chicken simmered in a rich mole sauce made from smoky chilies, chocolate, and spices. This culinary delight not only brings vibrant flavors to your table but also creates an inviting atmosphere for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Serve it with rice or warm tortillas for a comforting meal that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup mole poblano paste
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Once hot, sauté seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in mole paste, chicken broth, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Return chicken to skillet along with a cinnamon stick. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg