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Chicken Mole

By: Ortega®

"Many consider Mole to be the national dish of Mexico. It features a unique blend of flavors and spices including chile powder, nuts, and believe it or not, chocolate! It's fantastico served with hot, cooked rice."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pounds chicken pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar ORTEGA® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
chopped fresh parsley (optional)
8 cups cooked long-grain white rice (optional)

Directions

HEAT vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
STIR in salsa, broth, chili powder, peanut butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Place chicken in sauce; cook, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink near bone.
COMBINE rice and parsley in medium bowl; serve with Chicken Mole.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 811 | Total Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 170mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by CINDYGUZIAK

I took the suggestion to cut way back on the chili powder - Im thinking 3 tablespoons is a...

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2002 by GINA99

I really liked this recipe. I used chicken breasts without the skin. Next time I will roll ...

Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by EDDIESCOOK

I was in the mood for Mole but never had made it. Instead of calling family I tried this...

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by FOXHUNTER

We all found this to be delicious. I reduced the chili powder by a third and increased the...

Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2002 by PHEATHER

This was a very good recipe, but I would have preferred a little more spice. I also added...

Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2002 by BRIDGET DAMM

This awsome by scratch! I knew there was peanut butter in there. This is fab. with my freshly...

Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2002 by CHOCO CHIP

I have had real chicken mole and it doesn't taste anything like this. My family hated it. I...

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SUZYSPINELLA

I really liked this recipe, and my fiance did too even though he won't eat chicken mole in a...

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JLESTER

One of my new favorite recipes, I make it at least once a month. The chocolate, peanut butter,...

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CATHERINE C.

The rating I gave this recipe was after I "doctored" it up. I have never had mole before so I...

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