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Mole Poblano
Complex Mexican sauce with chocolate, dried chilies, and dozens of spices. Rich, deep, and ceremonial.
60
Prep (min)
120
Cook (min)
180
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •8 pieces Chicken pieces
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •4 pieces Ancho chilies
- •2 pieces Mulato chilies
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 pieces Pasilla chilies
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •0.5 cup Peanuts
- •1 medium Onion
- •0.25 cup Almonds
- •2 oz Chocolate
- •1 stick Cinnamon
- •3 tbsp Sesame seeds
- •12 pieces Tortillas
Instructions
- 1
Toast and rehydrate all chilies
💡 Soft and pliable
- 2
Roast peanuts, almonds, sesame seeds
💡 High heat initially for browning, then reduce if needed. Use convection for even cooking.
- 3
Blend chilies with nuts, seeds, chocolate, cinnamon
💡 Smooth paste
- 4
Brown chicken, set aside
💡 Very high heat to develop deep browning. Do not move the protein until it releases naturally.
- 5
Add mole to pan, simmer with stock
💡 Thick sauce
- 6
Add chicken, simmer 30 min
💡 Coats well
- 7
Serve with rice and warm tortillas
💡 Garnish with sesame