Easy Mexican Chocolate Chicken Mole [Simplified Recipe]

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate enhances flavor while reducing sugar content.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made with scraps.

mole sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: store-bought mole

Salsa verde offers a lighter flavor profile.

Cook chillies, then soak to soften, retaining chilli oil.

Cook chicken in chilli oil.

Transfer chicken to saucepan or wok.

Simmer chicken in orange juice.

Add spices and other ingredients to chilli oil.

Add passata, stock and chillies, then simmer.

Remove cinnamon stick and blend sauce.

Add dark chocolate, melt and stir.

Shred chicken, then add to the sauce with juices and stock.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens