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Mole Chicken Tacos Recipe

Mole Chicken Tacos Recipe


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4.6 from 15 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Mole Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender shredded chicken thighs in a rich and flavorful mole sauce, topped with cotija cheese, cilantro, and radishes, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. A perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors in every bite.


Ingredients

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For the Mole Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt to taste

For Serving:

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, tomato paste, brown sugar, chipotle pepper, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add chicken thighs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the skillet. Simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken the mole.
  6. Warm the tortillas and fill with mole chicken.
  7. Top with cotija, cilantro, and radishes.
  8. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • This shortcut mole is deeply flavorful without being overly complex.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken and mix it into the sauce for an even quicker version.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg