Mexican Chicken Mole with Rice

Name: Mexican Chicken Mole with Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 1 cup white rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted); 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 large onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground); 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped); 2 tablespoons peanut butter

StandardMexicanDinnerComfort FoodRich FlavorFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 30m PREP

🔥 90m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 600 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a complex mole sauce, served with fluffy rice to soak up all the deliciousness.

Macronutrients per serving

115

grams

Protein

40.0g 35%

Fat

25.0g 22%

Carbs

50.0g 43%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

15% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Essential for blood production

🌾 Fiber

Aids in digestion

🔺 Magnesium

10% DV

Supports muscle and nerve function

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Important for vision and immune health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
1 cup white rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Mole Sauce Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups chicken broth
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Instructions

1 Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3 In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4 Stir in cumin, cinnamon, and cocoa powder, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5 Add chicken broth, chipotle peppers, peanut butter, and toasted sesame seeds to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6 Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7 While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
8 Once the chicken is cooked, taste the mole sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9 Serve the chicken mole over the cooked rice, garnished with additional toasted sesame seeds if desired.