Red Mole Chicken - A Step-by-Step Recipe + Video

One of the most iconic dishes of Mexican cuisine is red mole chicken. This savory sauce enhances any dish but is especially delicious with chicken. Below you'll find an easy home recipe complete with illustrations and a video to make this tradition extra special.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole cut up chicken
• 5 ancho chiles
• 2 pasilla chiles
• 2 árbol chiles
• 1 serrano chile
• 1 tortilla
• 1 tomato
• 1 tomatillo
• 1/2 bolillo roll
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 10 almonds
• 20 peanuts
• cinnamon
• cloves
• Gruyere cheese
• ají seasoning
• Ibarra chocolate
• canned jalapeño peppers
• limes for soaking the onion

 

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken into pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Roast the ancho and mulato chiles over medium heat until charred. Soak in warm water until soft.
3. Blend the soaked chiles with the tomatoes, chocolate, spices and raisins.
4. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the chile mixture until thickened. Add the broth and let simmer.
5. When the mole is ready, add the chicken and cook over low heat for 30 minutes more.
6. Serve the chicken bathed in the rich red mole. Accompany with rice, tortillas or side dishes.

Red mole chicken is perfect for sharing tradition with loved ones. And at our supermarket you'll find all the authentic ingredients for the recipe.

Enjoy and happy holidays!