Pollo Mole Recipe
Chicken breast in an authentic Mexican sauce. Made of cinnamon, oregano, cloves, almonds, peanuts, chocolate, bread and sesame seeds.
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Ingredients
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Mole Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Blend the Mole Sauce
In a blender, combine the toasted nuts, spices, dark chocolate, bread, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Blend until smooth. Add more broth if necessary to achieve a pourable consistency.
- 4
Cook the Mole Sauce
Pour the blended mole sauce back into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5
Combine Chicken with Mole Sauce
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them well with the mole sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Serve
Serve the pollo mole garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by rice or tortillas if desired.
