Baked Chicken in Mole Sauce ✅

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 dried Pasilla Chiles, reconstituted, seeds removed and chopped
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Oregano
• 2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 2 tsp Ground Coriander
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground Ceylon Cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp Cacao Powder or Mexican cocoa
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped or shaved for easier melting
• 4-5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add onions and chopped chiles on medium heat, saute until soft.

2. Add spices (garlic through paprika) cover and cook until spices are incorporated and become fragrant.

3. Add cinnamon, flour, cacao and flour and stir for about 3 minutes - sauce will be somewhat pasty.

4. Add chicken broth and bring heat to high and reduce heat once sauce starts to boil.

5. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.

6. Remove pan from heat and gradually add chocolate, stirring to incorporate. Chocolate will melt and sauce will be thick with a creamy-like texture.

7. Salt 4-5 lbs chicken thighs to taste and brown in oil on both sides. Place in a 13x9 baking dish, pour the mole over the top and bake for about 45 minutes at 350.