Mole verde with chicken
Tender chicken in a fresh green sauce of pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, coriander and mild chilli.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.39 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
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 4 minutes, until they pop and smell nutty. Tip out and cool.
4 min - 2
Simmer the chicken in the stock for 20 minutes, then lift out and keep the stock.
20 min - 3
Blend the seeds, tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, lettuce, coriander and cumin with 300 ml of the stock until smooth.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Pour in the green sauce and cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until thickened and a little darker.
10 min - 5
Shred or slice the chicken and add it to the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, loosening with stock if needed.
10 min - 6
Taste and add salt. Serve with rice and warm corn tortillas.
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