Mole poblano with chicken
Chicken in a deep, glossy chilli and chocolate sauce with a hint of sesame and spice. Worth the effort for a special dinner.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.04 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat half the oil in a large pan. Brown the chicken for 8 minutes, skin side down first. Lift out onto a plate.
8 min - 2
Toast the chillies in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side, until they smell warm. Cover with boiling water and soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
15 min - 3
Fry the onion, garlic, sesame seeds, almonds, raisins and tortilla in the remaining oil for 6 minutes, until golden.
6 min - 4
Blend the chillies, fried mix, tomatoes, spices and 250 ml of the stock until completely smooth.
- 5
Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until darker and thick. Stir in the chocolate and remaining stock.
10 min - 6
Return the chicken, cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce coats a spoon.
40 min - 7
Serve with rice or warm corn tortillas, with a few extra sesame seeds on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.