Choco-Chicken Surprise: Tex Mex Mole Hen 🍫🐔

Mole con Chica Pollo Recipe 🍗🍫

Description: The kids call this Chocolate Chicken – they love opening up the hen and finding the little relleno surprise inside. This Tex Mex-inspired dish brings together the rich flavors of mole sauce with tender chicken and a cheesy chili pepper filling, making it a hit for the whole family!

• Servings: 2
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
• Category: Chicken
• Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Kid Friendly, Spicy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Wash and remove gizzards and livers from the cavities of the hens.
   • Place the innards in a small saucepan, add water to cover by 1 inch, then add Knorr chicken bouillon, dried oregano, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and garlic.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.

2. Stuff the Chicken:

   • Dry the hens and sprinkle with salt and pepper, inside and out.
   • Remove chili peppers from the can, put the liquid from the can into the broth along with any leftover chilis, chopped.
   • Place cheese inside the chili peppers and stuff them inside the hen.
   • Tuck the wings and secure the cavity with a pin (such as turkey lacers). Place in a deep oven-going pan so that they fit snugly.

3. Prepare Mole Sauce:

   • Remove the broth from heat and strain. Replace the broth in the pan, then add Mole sauce.
   • Stir until smooth.

4. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Pour the sauce over the hens.
   • Bake, uncovered, basting with sauce every 20 minutes until done, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. Serve:

   • Serve with tortillas, beans, and pass the extra sauce.

This Mole con Chica Pollo recipe combines the warmth of Mexican spices with the comforting flavors of chicken and cheese, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the excitement of discovering the delicious surprise inside each hen, and savor the rich and aromatic mole sauce that brings it all together! 🌶🧀