Dinner for 7
Chicken Mole Verde
Whole chicken roasts until tender, then simmers with a roasted tomatillo, pepper, seed, and herb sauce.
Typical price
$8.74for 4 servings
$2.19 per serving$8.74 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.77Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $3.74Typical price |
| Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 5 | $3.00Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.30 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken whatever you'd like
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 sprigs oregano
- 2 tbsp + 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup raw whole almonds
- 3 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 14 oz tomatillos
- 3 jalapeños
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1/2 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 packed cup cilantro
- 1 packed cup basil
- 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken in a large roasting pan with the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, broth, oregano, and 2 tablespoons oil.
- Roast the chicken for 90 to 105 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
- Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, poblanos, white onion, and garlic on a baking sheet, coat with 1 tablespoon oil, and roast at 425 F for 25 minutes.
- Toast the pumpkin seeds, almonds, and sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring often.
- Blend the roasted vegetables, toasted seeds, cilantro, basil, coriander, and remaining oil with enough cooking liquid to make a smooth sauce.
- Pour the sauce into a large pot, add the cooked chicken, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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