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Mole Poblano

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. 1

    Toast and rehydrate all chilies

    💡 Soft and pliable

  2. 2

    Roast peanuts, almonds, sesame seeds

    💡 High heat initially for browning, then reduce if needed. Use convection for even cooking.

  3. 3

    Blend chilies with nuts, seeds, chocolate, cinnamon

    💡 Smooth paste

  4. 4

    Brown chicken, set aside

    💡 Very high heat to develop deep browning. Do not move the protein until it releases naturally.

  5. 5

    Add mole to pan, simmer with stock

    💡 Thick sauce

  6. 6

    Add chicken, simmer 30 min

    💡 Coats well

  7. 7

    Serve with rice and warm tortillas

    💡 Garnish with sesame