Chicken Legs With Easy Mole Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 12
Chicken Legs With Easy Mole Sauce
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large onions , chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
3 -4 cups chicken broth , divided use
1 can diced tomatoes , drained
2 tablespoons raisins
3 garlic cloves , minced and mashed to a paste with
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 chicken legs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
346
Sugar
5g
Fat
24g
Chicken Legs With Easy Mole Sauce is a classic Mexican dish that is beloved for its rich flavor and tender, juicy chicken. The mole sauce is a complex blend of spices and flavors that is made easy with the use of pre-made ingredients like chili powder and peanut butter. The result is a delicious, hearty meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or a weekend feast. Serve the chicken legs and mole sauce over rice or with a side of warm tortillas for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2.Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.Add coriander seed, anise seed, chili powder, sugar, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4.Add cocoa powder, peanut butter, and 2 cups chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
5.Stir in diced tomatoes, raisins, garlic paste, and salt.
6.Add chicken legs and enough chicken broth to almost cover the chicken.
7.Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 35-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

PROS

Chicken Legs With Easy Mole Sauce is a flavorful, easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The mole sauce blends a variety of warm spices, cocoa powder, and peanut butter to create a rich, complex flavor.

Chicken legs are a budget-friendly protein that can be easily found at most grocery stores.

CONS

This recipe contains a significant amount of sodium due to the chicken broth and salt content.
It is not recommended for those on a low-sodium diet.

Using chicken legs with skin-on increases the calorie and fat content of the meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal is high in protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. It also contains iron, an important mineral for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
The coriander seed and anise seed in the mole sauce have natural anti-inflammatory properties and may aid in digestion.

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