Description
Chicken Mole is a delightful fusion of tender chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious, chocolate-infused mole sauce. This recipe marries sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, creating a dish that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With its rich aroma and inviting appearance, Chicken Mole will transport your taste buds to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a blender, combine onion, garlic, tomatoes, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, peanut butter, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mole sauce over the chicken to ensure it is well covered.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving; drizzle with additional mole sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg