Dinner for 8

Chicken Mole

Name: Chicken Mole
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 white onion; 1 celery stick; 2 sprigs parsley or cilantro; 8 cups water; salt to taste (optional); 5 oz tomatoes; 1 white onion; 1 small garlic clove; 4 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 toasted corn tortilla; 1/2 tablet mexican chocolate; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; salt to taste (optional); 1/4 tsp ground anise seed; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Chicken simmers with aromatic vegetables, tomatoes, chocolate, spices, and toasted tortilla in a rich blended sauce.

$0.94per serving $

50 minstart to table

8servings

Mexican Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
3 cloves garlic
1/4 white onion
1 celery stick
2 sprigs parsley or cilantro
8 cups water
salt to taste (optional)
5 oz tomatoes
1 white onion
1 small garlic clove
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 toasted corn tortilla
1/2 tablet mexican chocolate
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
salt to taste (optional)
1/4 tsp ground anise seed
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

Cut the chicken into pieces and place it in a large pot with 8 cups water, three garlic cloves, one-quarter onion, celery, parsley or cilantro, and salt.
Bring the pot to a boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and strain 4 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
Simmer the tomatoes, remaining onion, small garlic clove, and strained cooking liquid in a medium saucepan for 10 minutes.
Blend the tomato mixture with the toasted tortilla, chocolate, cinnamon, and anise until smooth.
Return the sauce to the saucepan, add the chicken, and simmer for 8 minutes, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.

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