Best Chicken Mole Olé Recipes

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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.

OLE' MOLE CHICKEN



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from the chef2chef website, this made a great last minute dinner when we had unexpected guests. i served this with tortillas, beans and rice, and a corn salad.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 dried New Mexico chiles or 1 california dried chili
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1 cinnamon stick
4 lbs chicken thighs
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (unflavored!)
2 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup tequila
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped up

Steps:

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a small, hot frying pan until golden brown, watch them closely.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Put almonds in pan and toast them to a golden brown.
  • Don't cheat on these steps, the golden brown color imparts a lot of flavor.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Put the chili in the pan and heat until it is softened well.
  • Remove from pan.
  • In a six quart oven proof pot, with lid, combine onion, garlic, raisins, chile powder, coriander, cloves, anise seeds, cinnamon, chile, almonds and sesame seeds.
  • Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and place on top of the mix.
  • Pour in tomatoes.
  • Pour in 2 cups water.
  • Mix tomato paste and tequila, pour over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook at 325 for 2 hours.
  • Check every 20 minutes to make sure there is still liquid in the pot.
  • When chicken is tender, remove it to a plate.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and the stem of the chile.
  • Put the rest of the mix in a food processor and chop it up until it is smooth.
  • Add the chocolate and pulse it twice.
  • Wait a few minutes for the chocolate to melt from the heat of the mix.
  • Then whirl the mixture a few more times until well blended.
  • Remove the skin and shred the chicken into a large serving dish.
  • Pour the mole sauce over it.
  • Prepare to enter heaven.
  • Serve with corn tortillas and more tequila.
  • Cooked chayote squash makes a nice accompaniment.

CHICKEN MOLE OLé



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This hearty dish of chicken thighs and sweet potatoes, which is flavored with chili, cinnamon and cocoa, in a rich, creamy sauce is a modern twist on a traditional Mexican mole.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 bone-in chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 pounds
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Chili Powder, Hot Mexican Style
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Cinnamon, Ground Saigon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with flour. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes per side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside
  • Stir onion and sweet potato into skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add chicken stock, cocoa, chili powder, cinnamon and salt. Bring to boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender
  • Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream. Serve over cooked rice, if desired

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