Easy Chicken Mole Recipe with Mole Paste
Hey there! Let’s make some United States Style Chicken Mole together!
Introduction
Chicken Mole is a Mexican dish with a rich, flavorful sauce. We’re making it easy for your kitchen with a shortcut—mole paste!
Ingredients
You’ll need: chicken thighs, mole paste (grab any brand you like), chicken broth, an onion, and some garlic.
Step 1 - Brown the Chicken
Season your chicken with salt and pepper, then brown it in a hot skillet with a bit of oil—about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 2 - Sauté Aromatics
Take the chicken out and toss in chopped onion and garlic. Cook until they’re soft and smell amazing.
Step 3 - Add Mole Paste and Broth
Stir in the mole paste and chicken broth. Let it come to a simmer—your kitchen’s gonna smell incredible!
Step 4 - Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens up.
Step 5 - Add Chicken Back
Pop the chicken back into the skillet and coat it with that delicious sauce.
Step 6 - Finish Cooking
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender and juicy.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve it up with some fluffy rice, warm tortillas, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Dig in and enjoy your homemade Chicken Mole!
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