Best 7 Chocolate Chicken Mole Recipes

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Chocolate chicken mole is a traditional Mexican dish that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, chili peppers, and spices to create a complex and delicious sauce that is served over chicken. This dish has roots in the pre-Hispanic era, where the indigenous people of Mexico used chocolate as a culinary ingredient. What makes chocolate chicken mole unique is the blending of sweet and savory flavors. The chocolate adds a subtle sweetness to the dish, while the chili peppers provide a spicy kick. Other ingredients such as nuts, seeds, and spices add depth and complexity to the flavor profile.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN MOLE



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 1/2 ounces Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
2 corn tostadas, torn into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • To make the mole sauce, soak the chiles in 1 1/4 cups water for 15 minutes. Drain well and discard the soaking liquid.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender with the chiles, chocolate, chicken broth, peanut butter, sugar, oregano and tostadas and blend until very smooth. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the rotisserie chicken pieces and stir to combine.

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.

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

SUPER CHICKEN MOLE



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A straightforward version of the classic Chicken Mole. Chicken breasts are simmered in a dark tomato chile sauce with a hint of chocolate. Serve with rice or corn tortillas.

Provided by Darren

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

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 pound tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 hot chile peppers, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, grated
½ lime, juiced
1 bunch chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook for a few minutes, then stir in tomatoes, and cook until they release all of their juice. Stir in the hot chile peppers, cilantro, black pepper and sugar. Bring to a boil, and let it cook for about 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Add chicken breasts to the skillet, along with the oregano, cinnamon, cumin, bay leaf, chocolate and lime juice. Simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken breasts are cooked through. Chicken breasts should have an internal temperature of 170 degrees F (75 degrees C) when fully cooked. Remove bay leaf, and serve chicken breasts smothered in sauce. Garnish with additional fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 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.

CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE



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This recipe is from Ingrid Hoffman and it's so delicious. The flavors just meld together in a perfect mole. The ingredient list is long, but it really is an easy recipe. I like to serve mine over rice with some flour tortillas on the side.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 chipotle pepper, with 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can chopped (or more to taste)
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 fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded (or about 2 cups cooked chicken)

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 the shredded chicken. Heat through.
  • Top with avocado, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 26.5, Protein 29.6

MOLE SAUCE (CHOCOLATE BASED)



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A popular Mexican sauce made of spice and chocolate. We enjoy it over enchiladas, chicken, and burritos. I some times make a double batch as this freezes very well. *Please do not leave out the chocolate as it is what makes this mole sauce.* Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups chicken broth or 4 1/2 cups vegetables
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons raisins, heaping
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, heaping
2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over med.
  • low heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon.
  • Cover and cook until onion is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix in chili powder and flour, stir for 1 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth.
  • Increase heat to med. high.
  • Boil until reduced, about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Process sauce, raisins, and almonds in blender until smooth.
  • Heat over medium heat until hot.
  • Whisk in chocolate.
  • Reduce heat to low whisk and simmer about 3 minutes till well blended.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the mole from burning.
  • Brown the chicken in batches: This will help to create a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the chicken will not brown properly.
  • Simmer the mole for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for mole include rice, beans, and tortillas.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chicken mole is a delicious and complex dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is well worth the effort. The combination of the chocolate, chili peppers, and spices creates a unique and flavorful sauce that is sure to impress your guests.

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