Description
Indulge in a rich Chicken Mole Recipe that perfectly combines tender chicken with a velvety, chocolate-infused sauce. This dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Stir in onions and garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes with juices to the skillet and mix well.
- Gradually pour in the mole sauce, stirring gently. Allow to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in cilantro and drizzle lime juice over the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg