CHICKEN MOLE OLE

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You'll get a kick out of this full-flavored southwestern favorite that requires a bit of prep time but is well worth it. -Johnna Johnson, Scottdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 dried ancho chiles
1-1/2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed, halved
2 medium onions, sliced, divided
1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup almonds
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chiles in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 20 minutes. Drain. Remove stems and seeds. Coarsely chop; set aside. Place the tomatillos, 1 onion, serrano pepper and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until tender, stirring once., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute remaining onion until tender. Add 1 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and hydrated chiles; cook 1 minute longer. Discard cloves., Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Add spiced onion mixture and chocolate; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl., Place the tomatillo mixture, lime juice, salt and remaining cumin in food processor; cover and process until chopped. Stir into almond mixture. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Joy Biswas
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the mole sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Daria Polewaczyk
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The mole sauce is so delicious, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Cemone Clarke
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The mole sauce is so unique and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajawal Natt
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It was delicious!


Md Al Mamun
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I made this recipe in a slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the mole sauce was even better than I expected.


Ssheikh Ubaid
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the almonds in the mole sauce. It turned out great!


MD Rabi an youtuber
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the mole sauce a rich and complex flavor.


Kanav Dodeja
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I've been making this mole sauce for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Raman Nepali
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I'm a professional chef, and I have to say that this is one of the best mole sauce recipes I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and complex, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken. I highly recommend this recipe.


ShKo Hiwa
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mole sauce, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Vickyjutt21Joker Joker
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mole sauce turned out a little grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


izzy hardie
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Nagudi Caroline
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I'm not a big fan of mole sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious, and it paired perfectly with the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


eslam nagib
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This was my first time making mole sauce, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe closely, and it was easy to follow. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Drunk Monkey
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the mole sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirwais Arabi
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I've made this mole sauce many times, and it always turns out amazing. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it.


ABDULAZIZ A
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This mole sauce is unlike anything I've ever tasted before. It's so flavorful and unique, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken. I highly recommend this recipe.


chef chris Musungu
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This chicken mole is a true masterpiece. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Neani Khan
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This mole sauce was made with love for the gods! It's divine. I followed the recipe and it turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing this amazing dish.