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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