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La Costeña Mole Chicken

La Costeña Mole Chicken
La Costeña Mole Chicken
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Chicken Mole is made with layers of complex and bold flavors, simmered together over a long period of time before being blended until smooth. Learn how to make this delicious chicken mole and serve with warm rice, beans, wrapped in tortillas, or drizzled over your favorite tacos, nachos, and veggies.

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35 mins

Total Cook Time
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Dinner

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Recipe Ingredients

  • icon-toma1 La Costeña Mole Paste
  • icon-tomaChicken thighs and legs, with bones and skin
  • icon-toma1 13oz Can evaporated milk
  • icon-toma1/2 Tsp chicken stock powder  
  • icon-tomaSesame seeds as a garnish
  • icon-tomaCooking oil as needed
  • icon-tomaSalt and pepper to taste

Step 1:

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chicken through. Drain and set aside. Reserve a cup of chicken stock. 

Step 2:

Add half a teaspoon of chicken stock powder if the stock is too bland. 

Step 3:

Add the La Costeña Mole, evaporated milk and chicken stock into a blender and pulse until combined.

Step 4:

Pour the blended mole into a small pot and bring it to a boil.

Step 5:

Taste and season with salt and pepper. 

Step 6:

Serve the chicken and coat it with a generous layer of mole. Garnish with sesame seeds, and serve! 

Notes:

Serve chicken with mole with a side of white rice and La Costeña Whole Pinto or Black beans. 
 

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 585 
  • Fat: 34.5g 
  • Carbs: 18.9g 
  • Protein: 50g 

A staple of Mexican cuisine.

Our refried pinto beans are a creamy, satisfying accompaniment to traditional Mexican dishes like chiles rellenos, carne asada, and tampiqueña steak.

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Pati Jinich

Born and raised in Mexico City, Pati is host of the 3x James Beard Award-winning PBS television series “Pati’s Mexican Table” and the PBS primetime docuseries “La Frontera.” She is resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., and a cookbook author.

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