THE BEST CHICKEN MOLE | MOLE DOÑA MARIA

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

mole sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade mole with less sugar

💰Cheaper: store-bought mole

Homemade mole can be made healthier with less sugar, while store-bought options can save time.

Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper.

Soak the New Mexico or guajillo Chile pods and Chile pasilla in hot water until softened.

In a blender, combine the softened chiles, onion, tomato, garlic, bay leaves, chocolate, cinnamon stick, sesame seeds, all spice, cloves, and cumin to make the mole sauce.

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add the chicken and brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, stir in the mole sauce and bring to a simmer.

Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender.

Serve the chicken topped with mole sauce, garnished with sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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