CHICKEN IN PUMPKIN-ANCHO MOLE SAUCE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 4h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently. Once the sugar and salt have dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl, add the chicken, and refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. In a medium heatproof bowl, add the ancho chiles and cover with the boiling water. Weigh down with a plate so the peppers remain under water and let them soak for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the stems when the peppers have softened.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a sheet tray toss the jalapenos, onion, tomatoes, garlic and cumin with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until nicely caramelized with good color, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the pumpkin seeds to a dry, hot skillet on high heat. Stir often, until the seeds are golden and begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor along with roasted vegetables. Add the soaked chiles, about 2 tablespoons of chili soaking liquid, the cilantro leaves and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the processor. Puree until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, blot dry with paper towels and put into a large Dutch oven. Pour in the mole sauce and bake, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the chicken to a cutting board to cool. When cool to the touch, shred the chicken and add it back to the sauce. Spoon the mole into corn tortillas and serve with lime wedges, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, red onion, and radishes. Garnish with cilantro leaves and enjoy.
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Cassie Ware
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mole sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
ishaq Mukhtyar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.
Selah Elezabeth Kwarteng
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was really good. The mole sauce was especially tasty.
Sadiq Akbar
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the mole sauce was rich and complex.
Amanda Stewart
[email protected]The mole sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.
MD RATUL HASAN
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mole sauce was rich and flavorful. I can't wait to make this again.
Mirza shari
[email protected]I thought the dish was a bit bland.
Md Babli Sarkar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mole sauce turned out really bitter.
Ashikuzzaman Ashik
[email protected]This dish was absolutely amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mole sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Rakibul Islam Rakib
[email protected]The mole sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Betty Ramos
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the addition of pumpkin to the mole sauce.
Yabbi
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the mole sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Romiyah Ross
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the mole sauce was delicious.
Iven
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mole sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweetness and heat.
Abdullah Gujjar
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were stunning. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the mole sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
king, squad
[email protected]The mole sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Salam Bd
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the mole sauce was perfectly balanced.
A Green
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the mole sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.