Best 9 Pollo Con Mole Poblano Chicken In Mole Sauce Recipes

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Pollo con mole poblano, also known as chicken with mole sauce, is a classic Mexican dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This flavorful dish consists of tender chicken smothered in a rich and complex mole sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Mole sauce, a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine, is a traditional sauce made with a variety of ingredients, including chiles, spices, nuts, seeds, and chocolate. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for pollo con mole poblano, uncovering the secrets behind this delectable dish and providing you with step-by-step instructions to recreate this authentic Mexican masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN IN MOLE, PUEBLA STYLE



Chicken in Mole, Puebla Style image

Provided by Tom Gilliland

Categories     Chicken     Chocolate     Garlic     Nut     Pepper     Fry     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

4 pounds chicken pieces, skin on
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
white rice
Mole Poblano
Makes 9 cups.
9 mulato chiles*
7 pasilla chiles*
6 ancho chiles*
1 cup plus 9 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard plus additional as needed
4 or 5 tomatillos,** husked and cooked until soft
5 whole cloves
20 whole black peppercorns
1-inch piece of a Mexican cinnamon stick***
1 tablespoon seeds from the chiles, toasted
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
8 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
4 garlic cloves, roasted
3 tablespoons raisins
20 whole almonds, blanched
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds****
2 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
3 stale French rolls, cut into 1-inch slices
6 to 7 cups reserved chicken broth as needed
1 1/2 ounces Mexican chocolate, chopped
*Mulato, pasilla, and ancho chiles are three varieties of dried chiles often used in Mexican cooking. The ancho chile (a poblano that has ripened to a dark red color and dried) is rust-colored, broad at the stem and narrowing to a triangular tip. The mulato, a relative to the poblano, is dark brown and triangular. The shiny black pasilla chile, a dried chilaca chile, is narrow and five to six inches long. Good quality chiles should be fragrant and pliable. Wipe them carefully with a damp cloth or a paper towel to remove any dust.
**Tomatillos are often referred to as "green tomatoes," but are members of the gooseberry family. To prepare tomatillos for the salsa, remove their papery husks and rinse away their sticky outer coating. Or, canned whole tomatillos are available under the San Marcos brand.
***Mexican cinnamon, known as canela, is the bark of the true cinnamon tree, native to Sri Lanka. It is sold in very thin and somewhat flaky curled sticks and is much softer than the more common variant of cinnamon, which comes from the bark of the cassia tree.
****Also known as pepitas, the pumpkin seeds used in Mexican cooking are hulled. When frying or toasting pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet, keep a cover handy, as they will pop like popcorn.

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, parboil the chicken in water seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Drain, reserving cooking broth, and refrigerate until ready to assemble the dish.
  • Prepare the Mole Poblano. Clean the chiles by removing stems, veins, and seeds; reserve 1 tablespoon of the seeds. Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a heavy skillet until it shimmers. Fry the chiles until crisp, about 10 to 15 seconds, turning once; make sure they do not burn. Drain on paper towels. Put the chiles in a nonreactive bowl, cover with hot water, and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain the chiles, reserving the soaking water. Puree the chiles in a blender with enough of the soaking water to make a smooth paste. It may be necessary to scrape down the sides and blend several times to obtain a smooth paste. In a heavy Dutch oven heat an additional 1/2 cup oil over medium heat and add the chile puree (be careful - it will splatter). Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Puree the tomatillos in a blender. In a coffee or spice grinder, grind the cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, and toasted seeds. Add the seed mixture and the garlic to the pureed tomatillos and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy frying pan. Fry each of the following ingredients and then remove with a slotted spoon: the raisins until they puff up; the almonds to a golden brown; the pumpkin seeds until they pop. If necessary, add enough oil to make 4 tablespoons and fry the tortilla pieces and bread slices until golden brown, about 15 seconds per side; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon. Add raisins, almonds, pumpkins seeds, tortillas, and bread to the tomatillo puree and blend, using 1 to 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth, as needed, to make a smooth sauce. This may have to be done in batches. In a heavy Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the chile puree, the tomatillo puree, and the Mexican chocolate (be careful - it will splatter). Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the remaining 5 cups of chicken broth, cook over low heat for an additional 45 minutes, stirring often enough to prevent the mixture from scorching on the bottom. During the last 15 minutes of cooking time, add the parboiled chicken and heat through. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with white rice.

CLASSIC MOLE POBLANO SAUCE WITH CHICKEN



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Found this on line (from The Whole Chile Pepper Book) for the World Tour 2006 "tweeked" Serving suggestion: This sauce is excellent with poultry; serve it over a turkey or chicken breast. It is also excellent as a sauce over shredded chicken or over turkey enchiladas.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 dried pasilla peppers, stems and seeds removed
4 dried New Mexico chiles, stems and seeds removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 corn tortilla, torn into pieces
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
water or rum
3 tablespoons shortening or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square, to taste (or Mexican Chocolate, (or more)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
pepper
paprika, to taste
corn kernel
cilantro
tomatillo

Steps:

  • Combine the chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds, almonds, tortilla, raisins, cloves, cinnamon, and coriander. Puree small amounts of this mixture in a blender until smooth. (I added a small of amount of water or rum each time to make it smooth.).
  • Melt the shortening in a skillet and sauté the puree for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth and chocolate and cook over a very low heat for 45 minutes. The sauce should be very thick. The remaining sesame seeds are used as a garnish.
  • Season chicken breasts to taste and grill over low heat for about 25 minutes or until desired doneness. Ladle mole sauce over each breast and scatter the tops with warm corn kernels. Garnish with cilantro leaves, thin slices of tomatillo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 398.1, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 9.5, Protein 34

POLLO MOLE POBLANO



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Recipe is from the La Cocina de Taos Restaurant in business since the 1950's. The recipe says it is alot of fun to put together, but also warns not to leave any of the ingredients out. The ingredients for this mole sauce are made in the blender and then heated.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons new mexico chile powder (or your choice)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 cup almonds, slivered and blanched
1 dry corn tortilla, crushed
1/2 cup seedless raisin
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
5 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, grated
2 broiler chickens, halved

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl place the red chile powder, sesame seeds, almonds, crushed tortilla, raisins, garlic, anise seeds, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, tomatoes, salt, peppercorns, and 2 cups of the chicken stock. Mix the ingredients together and pour them into a blender. Puree the mixture until it is a thick paste.
  • Place the other 3 cups of chicken stock in a medium large sauce pan and heat it. While stirring constantly, gradually add the blended paste. Bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the chocolate. Simmer the sauce until the chocolate has melted and a thick gravy is formed.
  • In a large saucepan, half filled with boiling water, place the chicken. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer the chicken for 15 minutes. Broil the chicken 5-10 minutes on each side or until it is nicely browned. Serve it with the sauce.

POLLO EN MOLE (CHICKEN IN MOLE SAUCE)



Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce) image

A chicken dish from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. I found it on a website stating that it came from a family in Cancun.

Provided by coconutcream

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 warm flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and cut into large chunks.
  • Place in a pot with enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer on medium for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove all of the broth and add back 1 cup of that broth to the pot.
  • Mix together the peanut butter, chocolate syrup, chili powder, tomato sauce, cloves, cinnamon, paprika and salt in a bowl and then add to the pot. Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with warm tortillas.

POLLO CON MOLE POBLANO - CHICKEN IN MOLE SAUCE



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Serve this famous Mexican dish with serve the dish with rice, homemade pork tamales, picadillo, flour tortillas, and a salad of tossed greens and tomatoes. From Texas Highways.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 -5 lbs frying chicken, cut up in serving pieces (you can also use turkey or pheasant)
oil, for frying
1 bay leaf
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (store bought, your own recipe or Chili Powder)
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup (Karo)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili peppers or 1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat a shallow layer of oil in a very large skillet, or use two skillets.
  • Brown chicken in oil on both sides; add water to cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, make the sauce by placing all remaining ingredients (except bay leaf) in a blender and processing until smooth.
  • When chicken is done, drain broth and reserve.
  • Add 1 to 1 1/2 cup of broth to sauce.
  • Blend, pour over chicken in skillet, add bay leaf, and cook on low heat for 35 more minutes.

MOLE POBLANO CON POLLO



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Puebla-style chicken, taken from "Mexican Cooking" (my bible!). Loads of ingredients but don't let them put you off--it's really quite easy and the end product is worth the wait. Great served with Arroz Blanco.

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 1/2 kg chicken, poached, meat removed from bones
3 tablespoons lard
1 -3 green chili (fresh or canned)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
50 g sesame seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
6 coriander seeds
50 g almonds
50 g peanuts
4 black peppercorns
150 ml chicken stock
900 g chopped tomatoes
1 stale corn tortilla, shredded
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 whole cloves
1 -4 tablespoon chili powder
50 g raisins
1 tablespoon salt
50 g pumpkin seeds
50 g unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons malt vinegar

Steps:

  • Make the sauce first.
  • Melt half the lard in a large saucepan. Cook the chilies, onion and garlic for 5 minutes
  • Add the sesame seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, almonds, peanuts and peppercorns.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Process the mixture in a food processor, adding a small amount of chicken stock to make a smooth paste.
  • Melt the remaining lard in the pan and cook the tomatoes.
  • Add tortilla, ground cinnamon, cloves, chili powder, raisins, salt and pumpkin seeds.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add this mixture to the bowl of the food processor, and process until smooth.
  • Add more chicken stock if required. (The mole paste should be quite thick now).
  • Return all the processed mixture to the pan and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Add the chocolate and allow it to melt, stirring all the time.
  • Add the vinegar and the remaining chicken stock. (The sauce should now be very thick).
  • At this point check the seasoning.
  • If the mole sauce is not spicy enough add more chili powder.
  • The taste will be raw.
  • When the sauce has cooled store in the refrigerator.
  • Leave for 24 - 48 hours.
  • Pour (spoon) about a quarter of the sauce into the bottom of a large saucepan.
  • Add the chicken and cover with remaining sauce.
  • Warm gently.
  • Serve the chicken masked with the sauce sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.4, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 720.1, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 29.6

ESTELLA'S MOLE POBLANO CHICKEN



Estella's Mole Poblano Chicken image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     condiment

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

8 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded and peeled
About 1/3 cup/80 ml chicken broth
Salt
1/4 cup/60 ml canola oil or lard, plus more for simmering
1/4 cup/60 ml whole almonds
1/4 cup/60 ml hazelnuts
1/4 cup/60 ml pecans
1/4 cup/60 ml sesame seeds
1/4 cup/60 ml raisins
1/2 teaspoon/2 ml anise seeds
1/2 teaspoon/2 ml cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon/2 ml black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 onion, sliced
1 plantain, cut into chunks
2 corn tortillas, toasted and torn apart
About 3 2/3 cup/910 ml chicken broth
1/4 cup/60 ml roughly chopped Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra
1 tablespoon/15 ml sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Roasted, grilled or poached chicken, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chile paste: Toast the ancho chiles by opening them and pressing them flat in a hot skillet for a few seconds on each side. Soak the chiles in hot water until they are very soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and pour into a blender with the roasted poblanos and chicken broth. Pulse until pureed. Season with salt and set aside.
  • For the mole: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and sesame seeds and cook, stirring until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon to a food processor or blender. Add the raisins to the same skillet and stir for a minute as they puff. Put them in with the nuts. Add the anise seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon stick to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about1 minute. Transfer to the food processor. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to the food processor with the nuts and raisins. Then, fry the plantains and add to the food processor with the tortillas. Add about 1 cup/250 ml chicken broth and blend to a smooth paste.
  • In a large skillet, heat some more oil over medium heat and pour in the mole. Add the ancho chile paste, chocolate, sugar and remaining 2 2/3 cup/660 ml chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking on low heat for about 1 hour. Serve the mole with roasted, grilled or poached chicken.

CHICKEN MOLE POBLANO



Chicken Mole Poblano image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
2 dried anaheim chilies, stemmed and seeded
2 dried chipotle chilies, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup whole almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick, preferably Mexican, broken in pieces
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 serrano peppers, stemmed and seeded
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably Mexican, chopped
1 capon or large chicken, cut into 10 pieces
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chicken stock
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 lime, juiced
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • For the mole: Tear the ancho, anaheim, and chipotle chiles into large pieces and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they change color a bit, about 2 minutes. Put them into a bowl with the raisins and cover them with hot water. Soak unti softened, about 30 minutes. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the almonds, sesame seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, oregano, and thyme. Toast for 2 minutes, grind in a spice grinder, and add the powder to a blender. In the same skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil, onions, garlic, and serrano. Cook until lightly browned, then add the tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 to 15 minutes, then add to the blender. Add the chocolate and the soaked chiles and raisins to the blender along with some of the chile soaking liquid. Puree, adding more soaking liquid as needed, to make a smooth sauce. (This makes about 4 cups sauce, the recipe uses 2 cups, the extra can be frozen).
  • Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and season it well with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet and brown the chicken on all sides; remove the browned chicken to a plate leaving the oil in the pan. Pour 2 cups of the mole sauce into the hot skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and return the chicken pieces to the pan. Simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the onion and radish slices into a bowl. Add the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Mix well and serve with the chicken.
  • Serve over cooked white rice with the onion and radish salad. Garnish everything with cilantro leaves.

MOLE POBLANO SAUCE



Mole Poblano Sauce image

Mole is a rich, dark, reddish-brown, smooth sauce made spicy and robust with a creative blend of seasonings that most often includes dried chiles, onion, garlic, and ground sesame or pumpkin seeds. Its best-known ingredient is Mexican chocolate which is used sparingly. The chocolate, flavored with cinnamon, almonds, and vanilla, provides richness to the sauce without adding a cloyingly sweet aftertaste. In Mexico, mole, commonly served with poultry, is prepared in hundreds of ways. Its roster of ingredients can number few as four and as many as four dozen.

Provided by unsane1047

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 peppers dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
4 peppers New Mexico dried red chile pods, stemmed and seeded
2 medium tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
½ (6 inch) corn tortilla, torn
¼ cup raisins
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 cup vegetable broth
1 ounce Mexican chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine dried chiles, tomatoes, onion, tortilla pieces, raisins, garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, cloves, and coriander in a bowl. Puree small amounts of this mixture in a blender until smooth.
  • Melt shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the puree and saute, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add broth and chocolate, and cook over very low heat until sauce is very thick, about 45 minutes. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 52.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • To make the mole sauce, it's important to toast the spices and nuts until they are fragrant, but not burnt. This will help to bring out their full flavor.
  • Be sure to use a good quality chocolate for the mole sauce. A dark chocolate with a high cocoa content will give the sauce a rich and complex flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make the mole sauce from scratch, you can use a store-bought mole sauce. However, be sure to choose a sauce that is made with high-quality ingredients.
  • Pollo con mole poblano is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, beans, tortillas, and salad.
  • Mole sauce is a complex and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes beyond pollo con mole poblano. Try it with other meats, vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Pollo con mole poblano is a delicious and authentic Mexican dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. The rich and complex flavors of the mole sauce pair perfectly with the tender chicken, making this a dish that is both satisfying and memorable. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, pollo con mole poblano is sure to be a hit.

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