Pollo en Mole Verde
Pollo en Mole Verde is a traditional Mexican dish made with chicken in a green mole sauce. The sauce is a blend of tomatillos, cilantro, jalapenos, and pumpkin seeds, giving it a rich, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chicken broth - 2 cups
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Pumpkin seeds - 1/2 cup, toasted
- Jalapenos - 2, seeded and chopped
- Cilantro - 1 bunch
- Tomatillos - 1 pound, husked and rinsed
- Chicken - 4 pieces
Let's Get Started
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapenos, pumpkin seeds, garlic, and onion. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the green mole sauce and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with the green mole sauce. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
