Members Recipe

Chicken Mole Poblano

A deeply complex sauce of toasted chiles, spices, nuts, and a touch of chocolate simmered together and poured over tender chicken - Mexico's most famous celebration dish, made approachable step by step.

40mPrep

75mCook

115mTotal

6 servingsServings

AdvancedDifficulty

★ 4.3Rating

Why You'll Love This

A genuine from-scratch mole built in stages so no single step feels overwhelming
The touch of chocolate adds richness and rounds out the chile heat without making the dish taste sweet
Sauce freezes well on its own for up to 3 months, making a future dinner nearly instant

Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

540Calories

38.0gProtein

34.0gFat

22.0gCarbs

5.0gFiber

590mgSodium

Method

Season the chicken pieces on all sides with 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the chicken in batches, skin-side down first, for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown (it does not need to be cooked through yet). Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Unlock the Full Recipe

This is a Members recipe. Join ImpRecipe to see every ingredient, all 13 steps, tips, and nutrition info.

See Membership Plans Create Free Account

Related Recipes

Free

Chicken Mole Poblano

Why You'll Love This

Ingredients

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Method

Unlock the Full Recipe

Related Recipes

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

Chile Rellenos

Beef and Cheese Tamales

Tacos al Pastor