In this article, we present a collection of the finest and most convenient beef and chicken mole recipes that cater to busy individuals seeking culinary satisfaction without spending hours in the kitchen. These recipes are carefully curated to strike a balance between taste, simplicity, and time efficiency, ensuring that even the most novice cooks can create restaurant-quality mole dishes in the comfort of their own homes.
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EASY CHICKEN MOLE
A deep, spicy, chocolatey, Mexican style sauce, wrapped around tender chicken and served as tacos with all the trimmings, this Easy Chicken Mole feels like a real treat, yet takes very little effort and is ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for midweek or the weekend!
Provided by Eb Gargano
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the oil and the onion in a medium sized saucepan over a low heat. Fry gently for 3 minutes with the lid on.
- Remove the lid and add the garlic, chilli and spices, together with the cocoa and a splash of water to stop things getting too dry. Fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, bay leaves, maple syrup, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and cook for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes remove the chicken from the pan and shred using 2 forks. Return the chicken to the pan and add the lime juice and coriander. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking you can make some quick pickled onions by putting the sliced onion in a bowl and covering with the juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine, and stir the pickle occasionally while the chicken is cooking.
- Serve the Chicken Mole on the mini tortillas with a blob of sour cream, the quick pickled onions and some extra fresh coriander.
- Alternatively serve the Chicken Mole with rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 262 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN MOLE
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
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
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
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 WITH QUICK MOLE SAUCE
Rich, dark and delicious, mole is a signature sauce in Mexican cooking. There are many variations, but the basic ingredients include plenty of chiles and nuts along with a touch of chocolate to tame the heat of the chiles. Traditional recipes can take several hours to prepare--this quick version takes a few shortcuts by using chili powder, nut butter and chocolate chips. Serve with rice and a medley of sautéed zucchini, pepper and onion.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Mexican Chicken Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, chile powder, cumin, cinnamon and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, broth, chocolate chips and almond (or peanut) butter; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, return the chicken (and any accumulated juice) to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 631.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
QUICK CHICKEN MOLE
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
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
EASY CHICKEN MOLE
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
QUICK CHICKEN MOLE
This is a microwave version of Mole Poblano, which consists of chicken in a dark, spicy chocolaty sauce full of nuts and sesame seeds. Most traditional mole recipes require several hours of preparation and cooking time; this version is for those of us who have limited time for cooking! Muy bien!
Provided by Alena
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Mole Sauce Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place butter, onion and garlic in a 3 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Cover and microwave on low for 2 to 3 minutes, or until butter is melted and onion is starting to soften.
- Mix in the bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves, tomato sauce, chicken broth, anise seeds, cinnamon, sugar, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, almonds and bread. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
- Stir in chocolate until it is melted, then add chicken pieces, coating each piece with mole sauce. Cover and microwave on high for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear (meat will be starting to fall away from the bone). Note: While cooking chicken, rearrange pieces after 10 and 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 355.8 mg, Fat 85.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 90.6 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
QUICK MEXICAN PORK (OR CHICKEN) MOLE
I think this is from a magazine. It is a shortcut recipe since it is made with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil on medium heat until tender.
- Add meat; cook and stir on high heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
- Add 1/2 cup water and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
- Serve with 2 cups of rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 313.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 25
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the mole will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
- Toast the spices: Toasting the spices before grinding them will bring out their flavor. This can be done in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Use a variety of chiles: Different chiles will give the mole a different flavor and heat level. Experiment with different types to find a combination that you like.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe: The mole can be customized to your liking. If you want it spicier, add more chiles. If you want it sweeter, add more chocolate or sugar. If you want it thicker, simmer it for longer.
- Serve the mole with your favorite Mexican dishes: Mole is traditionally served with chicken or beef, but it can also be served with enchiladas, tamales, or rice.
Conclusion:
Mole is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its complex flavors and rich history, it is a true Mexican treasure. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, mole is sure to be a hit.
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