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Mole Chicken with Jarred Sauce

Skip the 3-hour mole simmer. Jarred mole paste + rotisserie chicken + rice = authentic flavor in 20 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Mole Chicken with Jarred Sauce
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, cook until translucent, ~3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in mole paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in broth, whisk to combine, then add shredded chicken and stir gently.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.

  5. Step 5

    Divide rice into bowls, ladle mole-chicken over top, squeeze lime juice over each.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with cilantro and onion. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • spoon or whisk
  • bowls for serving

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