Best 16 Chicken Mole With Chipotles Recipes

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Chicken mole with chipotles is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. This savory dish is made with chicken, a rich and complex mole sauce, and smoky chipotles, creating a unique and unforgettable flavor combination. The mole sauce is typically made with a variety of ingredients, including tomatoes, chiles, nuts, and spices, resulting in a thick, rich sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken. The addition of chipotles adds a smoky heat that balances the sweetness of the mole and creates a depth of flavor that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, chicken mole with chipotles is sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN MOLE TORTA



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 dried ancho chiles
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium yellow onion, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 cups chicken stock
One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
One 16-ounce can refried beans (with chorizo if available)
4 fresh bolillo rolls, warmed
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
Pickled jalapenos
Fresh cilantro leaves
Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows
Lime wedges, for garnish
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husk removed and rinsed well
2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and halved
1/2 yellow onion, cut into thirds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • For the chicken mole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho chiles and bake for 5 minutes. When cool, roughly chop and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, a couple pinches of salt and saute until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved ancho chiles and minced chipotle. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chocolate, cinnamon, cloves and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, almond butter, raisins and sesame seeds. Gently simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Place the mole into a blender and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the mole back to the Dutch oven. Sprinkle the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken in the sauce in one layer, making sure each breast is entirely coated, and gently simmer, flipping once during cooking, until the breasts register 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside off the heat and let rest.
  • Using your hands, remove the skin and meat from the bones and discard. Shred the chicken into smaller chunks and place back into the mole to keep warm. Season if necessary.
  • For the sandwich build: Heat the refried beans in the microwave until warm. Spread on the bottom of the bolillo rolls. Place the chicken on top of the beans with a little extra mole. Place some queso fresco on top of the chicken, slather the top bun with sour cream and adhere the lettuce. Top with the pickled jalapenos and cilantro and drizzle with the Tomatillo Salsa. Close, cut sharply on the bias and serve with fresh lime wedges. Two hands, bite hard.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss the tomatillos, garlic, pepper and onions with the olive oil and place evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until the tomatillos and onions are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. If necessary, remove the garlic sooner to avoid scorching. Remove the stem, ribs and seeds from the jalapeno (or keep them in if you want it hot). Add roasted vegetables, fresh cilantro and lime juice into a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and transfer to a bowl.

CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 chipotle pepper with 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can (or more to taste), chopped
1 cup raisins
2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (or 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder)
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded (skin and bones discarded)
1/4 cup roughly chopped peanuts, for garnish
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
1 orange, zested, for garnish
Fresh cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced, for serving
Flour tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Add the onion and garlic, stirring to soften for 5 minutes. Add the chipotle with adobo, raisins, and tomatoes, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a blender. Add the peanut butter, broth, chili powder, and cinnamon. Puree the mixture until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the mixture to the pot over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Add the shredded chicken and heat through.
  • Transfer the mole to a serving dish and garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and orange zest. Serve with cilantro, lime, avocado, and tortillas.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN MOLE



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Dark chocolate and spices add richness to the Mexican chile sauce called mole (MOH-lay). Simmer it in a slow cooker along with chicken thighs for a warming weeknight dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12)
Coarse salt
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed
1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and place in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. In a blender, puree tomatoes, onion, ancho and chipotle chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, garlic, oil, cumin, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Add tomato mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until chicken is tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Serve chicken and sauce topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 g, Fat 40 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

CHICKEN MOLE



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In a world where chipotle is almost a supermarket staple, it's fair to say that authentic Mexican food has gone mainstream. And we couldn't be happier: We love the complex layering of flavors in real Mexican cooking. Mole, the signature sauce of Mexico.

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Chicken     Chocolate     Sauté     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Almond     Healthy     Potluck     Tortillas     Simmer     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Soy Free

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons (or more) peanut oil (preferably unrefined), divided
5 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups orange juice
1 1/4 pounds onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
6 large garlic cloves, sliced
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
4 ounces dried pasilla chiles,* stemmed, seeded, torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed
1 ounce dried negro chiles,* stemmed, seeded, torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed
1/4 cup raisins
4 (3 x 1/2-inch) strips orange peel (orange part only)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (3.1-ounce) disk Mexican chocolate,** chopped
Chopped fresh cilantro
Warm flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add chicken to pot; sauté until lightly browned, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to large bowl.
  • Return chicken and any juices to pot. Add broth and orange juice; bring just to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken is tender and just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add almonds, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Sautéuntil nuts and garlic begin to color, about 2 minutes. Add chiles and stir until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl. Pour chicken cooking liquid into saucepan with onion mixture (reserve pot). Add raisins, orange peel, and oregano to saucepan. Cover and simmer until chiles are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand until chocolate melts and sauce mixture cools slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Working in small batches, transfer sauce mixture to blender and puree until smooth; return to reserved pot. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Coarsely shred chicken and return to sauce; stir to coat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat before serving.
  • Transfer chicken mole to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Chipotle in adobo has a smoky spiciness that makes this simple, simmered chicken dish shine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 2 3/4 pounds)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. In batches, if necessary, cook chicken skin side down until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from pot. Add 2 tablespoons water.
  • Add garlic, cumin, and chipotle; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, season, and bring to a simmer; cook 5 minutes, breaking tomatoes down with a wooden spoon. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

CHICKEN MOLE TOSTADAS



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This opposites-attract dish features chocolate and chipotle, which add a subtle sweetness-and a little kick-to grilled chicken tostadas.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened dark baking cocoa
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 head Belgian endive, shredded
1 head radicchio, shredded
4 Old El Paso™ tostada shells
2 oz dark baking chocolate, shaved
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar, cocoa, chili powder and cinnamon. Pat mixture on both sides of chicken; shake off any excess.
  • Heat grill pan or 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Remove chicken from pan; cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat vinegar, oil and honey with whisk until well blended. Add endive and radicchio; toss to lightly coat.
  • Place each tostada shell on individual serving plate. Shred chicken; divide evenly onto shells. Top each with endive-radicchio mixture and sour cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHICKEN MOLE WITH CORIANDER RICE



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If you're a fan of chilli con carne, you'll love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with ancho, ground nuts and chocolate

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ancho chillies
2 tbsp sunflower oil
8 bone-in chicken thighs , skins removed
2 onions , chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
3 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
50g raisin
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp chipotle paste
400g can chopped tomato
25g dark chocolate (look for one with at least 70% cocoa solids)
1 small red onion , sliced into rings
juice 1 lime , plus wedges to serve (optional)
150ml pot soured cream
600g long grain rice
large bunch coriander , finely chopped
zest 2 limes and juice of 1

Steps:

  • Put the chillies in a bowl and add enough boiling water to just cover. Leave to soften for 20 mins. If you can't find anchos, grill red peppers until they're really blackened and soft. Cool them, then peel and use as needed in the recipe, adding 1 tsp smoked paprika and a little extra chipotle to re-create the sweet, smoky flavour.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish, season the chicken, then brown on all sides. You may have to do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the dish. Remove to a plate. Add the onions to the dish and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the spices and cook for 1 min until aromatic.
  • Remove the chillies from their soaking liquid, reserving the liquid, and discard the stalks and seeds. Put in a food processor with 4 tbsp of the soaking liquid, the garlic and raisins. Whizz to a paste, then tip into the dish. Add the peanut butter, chipotle paste, tomatoes and 400ml water (fill up the tomato can and swirl to get all the tomato bits out). Return the chicken to the dish and season. Cover with a lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hr.
  • Remove the chicken pieces to a plate. Using 2 forks, shred the meat and discard the bones. Return the chicken to the sauce, add the chocolate and continue cooking, uncovered, for 30 mins more. If the sauce looks like it's getting a little too thick, add some of the chilli soaking liquid or some water.
  • Cook the rice following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the red onion in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Leave to pickle until ready to serve. When the rice is cooked, add the coriander and lime zest and juice, and fluff up with a fork. Remove the mole from the heat, scatter with the pickled red onion and serve alongside the rice, with soured cream and lime wedges, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 93 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN MOLE



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Chicken Mole

Provided by Jenny Wells

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Mole Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup raisins
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the bay leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, stir in the chocolate chips until melted, then return the chicken pieces to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink at the bone, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the raisins, and cook 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

CHICKEN MOLE WITH FOUR CHILES



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An authentic Mexican dish - chicken slow cooked in a delectable sauce of chiles with a rich, never overpowering, chocolate background. Wonderful served with warm corn tortillas, rice and beans. Plan to have quite a mess to clean up afterward!

Provided by Ty

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Mole Sauce Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 dried mulato chiles
4 dried ancho chiles
4 dried guajillo chiles
4 dried pasilla chilies
2 teaspoons lard, or more as needed
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (7 inch) flour tortilla
2 (5 inch) corn tortillas
1 plantain, peeled and chopped
½ cup almonds
½ cup peanuts
⅛ cup sesame seeds
1 (14 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablet of Mexican chocolate, such as Abuelita or Ibarra
1 whole chicken

Steps:

  • Remove the stems, veins and seeds from the chiles (you might want to wear gloves when you do this). Heat the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chiles, and cook and stir until the chiles are fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn them. Remove the chiles and place them in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove and add to the bowl with the chiles.
  • Break the flour and corn tortillas into pieces, and add them to the skillet. Toast on both sides, turning often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove; add to the bowl.
  • If needed, melt a small amount of additional lard in the skillet. Add the plantain pieces to the skillet, and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove plantain; add to the bowl.
  • Stir the almonds and peanuts into the skillet, and cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and continue cooking until sesame seeds are lightly browned, 15-30 seconds. Remove; add to the bowl.
  • Warm the tomatoes over medium heat in the skillet until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Break the chocolate into chunks and stir into the tomatoes until melted. Pour the chocolate and tomato mixture into the bowl with the chile mixture; stir to combine.
  • Working in small batches, puree the mixture in a blender until smooth, adding a small amount of water if needed to make a smooth sauce.
  • Place the chicken into a large Dutch oven; pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and simmer over medium low heat until the chicken falls off the bone, 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CHICKEN MOLE



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If you're not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don't be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing this chicken mole recipe because it's a great one to experiment with. -Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
MOLE SAUCE:
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Place the tomatoes, onion, chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin and cinnamon in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender; skim fat. Serve chicken with sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro if desired. , Freeze option: Cool chicken in mole sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Keep a jar of smoky chipotle chilli paste in your cupboard, to add a kick to a healthy chicken stew

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1-2 tbsp chipotle paste (see tip, below)
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp cider vinegar
8 skinless chicken thigh fillets
small bunch coriander , chopped
soured cream and rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the oil in a deep, wide frying pan until soft. Add the chipotle paste (use 1 tbsp for a mild flavour and 2 tbsp for a hotter, stronger one). Stir and cook for 1 min, then add the tomatoes and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 mins with the lid half on. Stir to make sure it doesn't get too dry.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 10 mins or until cooked through, turning once. Scatter with coriander and serve with rice and soured cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.64 milligram of sodium

CHIPOTLE'S CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, vegetable oil

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to tate
6 oz chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large zip-top bag with the chopped chipotles and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken with tongs and place on a cutting board. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Transfer the chicken back to the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until all pieces are browned.
  • Enjoy!

CHICKEN MOLE WITH CHIPOTLES



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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Sauté     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 skinless boneless chicken thighs, each cut into 3 pieces
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 14 1/2-ounce cans chili-style chunky tomatoes in juice
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chilies plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Coat chicken on all sides with cumin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, broth, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, and chocolate and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
5 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper or ground ancho chile pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Place the first 12 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer marinade to a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK CHICKEN MOLE



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Believe it or not this is a recipe that I saw Paula Deen make on TV today. Just make sure you don't make the same mistake she did- the pumpkin seeds should be shelled (pepitas) before you sprinkle them as a garnish. This recipe is much easier to prepare than most mole recipes and is best served with tortillas and rice.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 chipotle peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 (8 lb) roasting chickens, cut into 8 pieces
pepitas, for garnish (pumpkin seeds)
white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent.
  • Add garlic and spices and continue to saute to toast and develop flavor.
  • Add diced tomatoes, peppers, chipotles, broth, peanut butter, and chocolate.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Strain and puree until smooth.
  • Place chicken skin side down and sear the chicken in a heavy bottomed hot saute pan over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
  • Add to casserole dish, cover with sauce and braise in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Garnish with pepitas and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.6, Fat 70.3, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 285.2, Sodium 560.7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.7, Protein 71.8

ANCHO AND CHIPOTLE MOLE



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The rich flavors of this mole are perfect with steak, pork, shrimp or beans, or simmer the sauce with chicken or turkey for a mole stew. Cooking time is chill time. MAKE AHEAD: The sauce can be refrigerated for 3 weeks. Recipe is a Food and Wine staff favorite from Marcia Kiesel. December 2001.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6 4-Ounce Jars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large ancho chilies
2 dried chipotle chiles
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 red bell peppers
2 whole cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 cinnamon stick, broken
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cover the anchos and chipotles with the boiling water. Let soak for 30 minutes, until softened. Drain, reserving the liquid. Discard the stems, cores and seeds; coarsely chop the chiles.
  • Preheat the broiler or light a gas flame. Char the peppers for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred all over. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic and let steam for 5 minutes. Peel the peppers and discard the skin, stems and seeds, then coarsely chop.
  • In a small dry skillet, toast the cloves, cumin and cinnamon stick over moderately low heat until darkened and fragrant, 1 1/2 minutes. Let cool. Grind to a powder in a spice grinder. Transfer to a plate. Add the sunflower seeds to the skillet and toast, shaking the pan a few times, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Transfer the seeds to the grinder; finely grind.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the garlic and cook over low heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted.
  • In a blender, combine the chiles and their soaking liquid with the bell peppers, the ground spices, the ground sunflower seeds and the garlic mixture and blend until smooth. Scrape the mole into a large bowl and season with salt. Transfer the sauce to jars and refrigerate.

Tips:

  • To make the mole, you will need a variety of ingredients, including dried chiles, nuts, seeds, and spices. Be sure to measure out all of your ingredients before you start cooking, so that you don't have to stop in the middle of the process.
  • When toasting the chiles, keep a close eye on them so that they don't burn. If they start to smoke, immediately remove them from the heat.
  • When blending the mole sauce, be sure to do it in batches so that you don't overload the blender. This will help to ensure that the sauce is smooth and well-blended.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can also make the mole sauce in a food processor. Just be sure to pulse it until the sauce is smooth.
  • If you want a spicier mole, you can add more chipotles to the sauce. Just be careful not to add too many, or the mole will be too spicy to eat.
  • Serve the chicken mole with rice, beans, and tortillas. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole to each serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken mole is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The rich and complex flavors of the mole sauce will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So next time you are looking for a unique and delicious dish to try, give chicken mole a try. You won't be disappointed.

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