CHICKEN MOLE WITH FOUR CHILES
An authentic Mexican dish - chicken slow cooked in a delectable sauce of chiles with a rich, never overpowering, chocolate background. Wonderful served with warm corn tortillas, rice and beans. Plan to have quite a mess to clean up afterward!
Provided by Ty
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Mole Sauce Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Remove the stems, veins and seeds from the chiles (you might want to wear gloves when you do this). Heat the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chiles, and cook and stir until the chiles are fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn them. Remove the chiles and place them in a large bowl.
- Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove and add to the bowl with the chiles.
- Break the flour and corn tortillas into pieces, and add them to the skillet. Toast on both sides, turning often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove; add to the bowl.
- If needed, melt a small amount of additional lard in the skillet. Add the plantain pieces to the skillet, and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove plantain; add to the bowl.
- Stir the almonds and peanuts into the skillet, and cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and continue cooking until sesame seeds are lightly browned, 15-30 seconds. Remove; add to the bowl.
- Warm the tomatoes over medium heat in the skillet until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Break the chocolate into chunks and stir into the tomatoes until melted. Pour the chocolate and tomato mixture into the bowl with the chile mixture; stir to combine.
- Working in small batches, puree the mixture in a blender until smooth, adding a small amount of water if needed to make a smooth sauce.
- Place the chicken into a large Dutch oven; pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and simmer over medium low heat until the chicken falls off the bone, 2-3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
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mighty vee
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this chicken mole definitely fit the bill. The four chiles gave the mole sauce a really unique flavor that I loved. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Brooke Couillard
[email protected]This chicken mole was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The mole sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Bello Momoh
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The mole sauce was spicy, but not too spicy, and it had a really complex flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.
E Talavera
[email protected]This chicken mole was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mole sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Sumaia Shifa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mole sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The four chiles gave it a really unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tukamushaba Ossa Kaiser
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mole sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes incredible. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Aashiqaan Ghulam abbas
[email protected]I made this chicken mole for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the smoky, spicy flavor of the mole sauce. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.
Moon Bhatti
[email protected]Wow! This chicken mole is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.
Eisa Eisa
[email protected]I'm always looking for new mole recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The four chiles added a unique depth of flavor that I've never experienced before. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Sherwin Callender
[email protected]This chicken mole was an absolute delight! The combination of four chiles gave it a rich, complex flavor that was both smoky and spicy. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mole sauce was the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this d