Chicken Mole with Brown Rice Recipe
Description:
Chicken Mole with Brown Rice is an authentic Mexican dish featuring a rich, flavorful mole sauce paired with tender chicken and brown rice. The deep, dark color of the mole sauce comes from its slow-cooked ingredients, including dark chocolate. The sauce, once ready, is poured over succulent chicken pieces and served alongside brown rice for a delicious and hearty meal.
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Lunch
Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 300 grams Chicken
- 1 cup Homemade Mole Sauce
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup Brown Rice
- 1/2 cup Sweet Corn
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Salt, to taste
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the mole sauce according to your chosen recipe.
- Heat a pan with oil, then add the chicken pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Cook until the chicken begins to brown.
- Add the mole sauce to the pan with the chicken and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then set aside.
- In a pressure cooker, boil the brown rice with 2 cups of water for about 5 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Once the rice is done, add dried oregano, salt, and sweet corn to the rice. Toss it over medium heat for a few minutes to mix the flavors.
- To serve, plate the rice on one side and top with chicken chunks and mole sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve your Chicken Mole with Brown Rice as a complete meal, ideal for a Sunday brunch. Pair it with a glass of refreshing Red Wine Sangria Cocktail for the perfect dining experience.
Enjoy this classic Mexican dish!
