Dinner for 8
Chicken Mole
Chicken simmers with aromatic vegetables, tomatoes, chocolate, spices, and toasted tortilla in a rich blended sauce.
$3.80for 4 servings
$0.95 per serving$3.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1.25 | $0.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 37 oz | $2.61Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.61 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 white onion
- 1 celery stick
- 2 sprigs parsley or cilantro
- 8 cups water
- salt to taste (optional)
- 5 oz tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 1 small garlic clove
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 toasted corn tortilla
- 1/2 tablet mexican chocolate
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground anise seed
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken into pieces and place it in a large pot with 8 cups water, three garlic cloves, one-quarter onion, celery, parsley or cilantro, and salt.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and strain 4 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
- Simmer the tomatoes, remaining onion, small garlic clove, and strained cooking liquid in a medium saucepan for 10 minutes.
- Blend the tomato mixture with the toasted tortilla, chocolate, cinnamon, and anise until smooth.
- Return the sauce to the saucepan, add the chicken, and simmer for 8 minutes, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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