Quick Mexican Pork (Or Chicken) Mole

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Quick Mexican Pork (Or Chicken) Mole Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

370

Sugar

18g

Fat

14g

Quick Mexican Pork (Or Chicken) Mole is a great way to bring some spice and flavor to your weeknight dinner menu. Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce that is used in the preparation of countless dishes throughout the country. It is typically made with a range of spices and can take hours to prepare. This recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy the rich flavors of mole without all the work. The pork (or chicken) is cooked in a mole sauce made from onion, garlic, water, barbecue sauce, unsweetened chocolate, and red pepper flakes. Serve it with rice and beans for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.	Heat the oil in a large skillet.
2.	Add the onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
3.	Add the pork (or chicken) and cook until browned.
4.	Stir in the water, barbecue sauce, chopped unsweetened chocolate square, and red pepper flakes.
5.	Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Serve hot with rice and beans.

PROS

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

The mole sauce provides a rich, smoky flavor that pairs well with pork or chicken.

The chocolate in the sauce adds depth and complexity to the dish.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in calories due to the addition of the barbecue sauce.

It may not be very spicy for those who prefer a hotter dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of lean protein from the pork or chicken.
The unsweetened chocolate provides antioxidants and may help improve heart health.
The red pepper flakes contain capsaicin, which may help boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.

	1/2 cup onion , chopped
	1 garlic clove , minced
	1 tablespoon oil
	1 lb pork tenderloin , cut into chunks ( or chicken )
	1/2 cup water
	1/2 cup barbecue sauce
	1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square , finely chopped
	1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes