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:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chili peppers |
| 1 | Cheddar cheese |
| 1 | Knorr chicken bouillon |
| 1/4 | Dried oregano |
| 2 | Chili powder |
| 1/2 | Cumin |
| 1/2 | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | Garlic |
| 1 | Whole chicken |
| – | Salt and pepper to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- 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.
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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.
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Prepare Mole Sauce:
- Remove the broth from heat and strain. Replace the broth in the pan, then add Mole sauce.
- Stir until smooth.
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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.
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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! 🌶🧀
