Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMexico In Alaska RestaurantPollo En Mole Recipe

Pollo En Mole Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Tenderly Cooked with Spices, Chicken Garnished with a Mole Sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Aromatics

    In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make the Mole Sauce

    Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, cocoa powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, dried oregano, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Combine Chicken and Mole

    Return the browned chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the mole sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Once cooked, plate the chicken and spoon the mole sauce over the top. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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