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Chicken Mole

April 23, 2014 · Kelly Bejelly · 48 Comments

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Chicken Mole in a bowl with cilantro, tomato and avocado in a bowl. There is text overlay between it

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Last Updated on November 28, 2020

Chocolate, cinnamon and almond butter make this chicken mole authentic as well as low carb and Keto! This Mexican recipe is smokey and slightly bitter.

Bowl of chicken mole with cilantro, avocado and tomato in the background

When this recipe for Chocolate Chicken Mole was bubbling away in the slow cooker, my stomach would not stop  constantly screaming to eat.  

I felt like it had turned into a toddler having a temper tantrum over some candy.

 I could not wait to  inhale this deliciousness that my friend Arsy, from Rubies and Radishes, had created  for her cookbook The Paleo Foodie Cookbook.

 It was so stinking good, I ate seconds. Almost like the time we made this delicious instant pot Mexican chicken recipe.

This book is a gorgeous testimony to Paleo eating and, I’m just going to say, BUY IT!

 Just do it.  

photo of the cookbook The Paleo Foodie Rubies and Radishes Review

What you’ll need for this Recipe:

  • Chicken
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • Ghee
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Whole tomatoes
  • New Mexico chili peppers
  • Creamy Almond Butter
  • Dark chocolate, 70% or above
  • Sea salt
  • Cumin powder
  • Cinnamon powder
  • Guajillpo chili powder
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Jalapeno

How to Make This Chicken Mole Recipe:

Generous salt and pepper the chicken.

Place a pan over medium heat and add the ghee.

Once the ghee has warmed, add the chicken and brown on all sizes. This may need to be done in batches.

Move the chicken to slow cooker.

Add onion to the same pan and saute until translucent.

Add garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.

Add the tomatoes, chili peppers, almond butter, dark chocolate, salt and spices to the slow cooker.

Cook on low to 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and pulls apart easily.

Top mole with the avocado, cilantro and jalapeno and serve!

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chocolate chicken mole
Yield: 10

Chicken Mole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This mexican recipe uses a chocolate mole sauce that is rich with spices and just a touch of bitterness in this Chicken Mole recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces bone in, breasts and legs work well, Skin removed
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste., to taste
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
  • 6 - 7 whole tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 5 dried New Mexico chili peppers, rehydrated and chopped
  • 1/4 cup creamy Almond Butter
  • 2.5 oz dark chocolate, 70% or above
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon power
  • 1/2 tsp guajillpo chili powder
  • avocado, cilantro and jalapeno, all chopped.

Instructions

  1. Generous salt and pepper the chicken.
  2. Place a pan over medium heat and add the ghee.
  3. Once the ghee has warmed, add the chicken and brown on all sizes. This may need to be done in batches.
  4. Move the chicken to slow cooker.
  5. Add onion to the same pan and saute until translucent.
  6. Add garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
  8. Add the tomatoes, chili peppers, almond butter, dark chocolate, salt and spices to the slow cooker.
  9. Cook on low to 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and pulls apart easily.
  10. Top mole with the avocado, cilantro and jalapeno and serve!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 336mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 27g

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© Kelly Bejelly
Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Main Course
Chocolate, cinnamon and almond butter make this chicken mole authentic as well as low carb and Keto!  This Mexican recipe is smokey and slightly bitter.

Recipe reprinted with the express permission from Arsy @ Rubies and Radishes.

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  1. Andrea says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I have got to make this! It looks yummy, and any time I can use the crockpot, it makes my day.

    Reply
  2. Andrea says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    I already follow you on facebook

    Reply
  3. Andrea says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    I am now following you on pinterest!

    Reply
  4. Andrea says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I’m following rubies and radishes on pinterest too.

    Reply
  5. dori says

    April 23, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Okay this is going in the cooker now. And I rarely part with my dark chocolate for anything!!

    Reply
  6. nikko says

    April 23, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    followed both pinterest links…

    Reply
  7. Arsy says

    April 23, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Thank you so much for the lovely review, Kelly! You are such a talented photographer!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      April 24, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Thank you Arsy!

      Reply
  8. Laura T. says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    this looks delicious! i am definitely making this this weekend – our oven just broke and a new one wont be here for another 1-2 weeks, so we’re stuck with the slow cooker and microwave.

    Reply
  9. Laura T. says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    i follow rubies and radishes on pinterest!

    Reply
  10. Laura T. says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    i follow a girl worth saving on pinterest!

    Reply
  11. Roslyn says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    This looks really good – can almost taste it by reading the recipe. Will be adding this to my favorites.

    Reply
  12. Rice says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    chocolate & chicken. I will follow you wherever you go! social media needs more deliciousness 🙂

    Reply
  13. Shell Feis says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:45 am

    That recipe sounds delicious- I love using my slow cooker!

    Reply
  14. Shell Feis says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:45 am

    Already like you on FB as Shell Feis

    Reply
  15. Shell Feis says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:46 am

    Now following Rubies and Radishes on Pinterest as {Not Quite} Susie Homemaker

    Reply
  16. Shell Feis says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:46 am

    Already following you on Pinterest as {Not Quite} Susie Homemaker

    Reply
  17. Butt;oni says

    April 24, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Oh, my this sounds good. Had a close friend and neighbor make her family recipe for us one time and thought it one of the best chicken dishes I’d ever eaten. Will try this soon, as I have ALL the ingredients on hand.

    Reply
  18. Kiersten says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:10 am

    This looks so delicious! I love crokpot recipes!

    Reply
  19. Kiersten says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I follow you on facebook

    Reply
  20. Kiersten says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I follow you on pinterest!

    Reply
  21. Kiersten says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I follow Arsy on pinterest!

    Reply
  22. Keisha Flanagan says

    May 1, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Sounds great! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  23. Didi says

    May 24, 2014 at 10:38 am

    WOW!!! Just made this recipe and it is quite spectacular! I’ve eaten my share of mole many times, but this is a great modification to it! I didn’t have the chilis on hand, but will try next time. I also used pre-cooked chicken breast and whipped it up rather quickly in a pan, (couldn’t wait!), and let it simmer for a short bit. Big thumbs up!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      May 25, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Yeah! I’m so glad you loved it Didi 🙂

      Reply
  24. Tom says

    October 5, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Just found this recipe today and am eager to try it.

    Based on local avaiability (or not) of dried peppers and chili pwders, what do you recommend as substitutions… based on heat and flavor?aa

    What are “New Mexico” peppers? How mild/hot? What sort of flavor?

    If guajillo chili powder is not immediately available is cayenne a reasonable substitute? If not…?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      October 9, 2014 at 7:54 am

      This wasn’t spicey at all Tom. I would use chili powder not cayenne as a substitute

      Reply
  25. Jody says

    February 2, 2015 at 1:19 am

    Made this tonight!!! So tasty and rich and healthy tasting. I did add some honey though it was just as good without. YUM!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      February 3, 2015 at 8:11 am

      So glad you enjoyed it Jody 🙂

      Reply
  26. Caitlin says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Can you replace the almond butter with something else for someone with a nut allergy?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Sunbutter should work. It will change the flavor a touch.

      Reply
  27. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    LOVE this recipe, sweet friend! So I included it in my contributor post – “50 Fabulous Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals” – over at Keeper of the Home. I hope it sends lots of new friends your way! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Christy says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    Do you think it would be good if I subbed some cocoa powder for the chocolate? I am looking for things I can make on Whole30.

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      January 18, 2016 at 10:15 am

      I don’t see why that wouldn’t work hun.

      Reply
  29. Raia says

    January 14, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Wow. Chocolate and chicken. Could it get any better?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      January 18, 2016 at 9:52 am

      It’s soo good too!

      Reply
  30. Kelly says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:57 am

    I am so excited to make this! Do you know how many carbs is in this recipe? Total Fat? Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      December 2, 2016 at 10:02 am

      I don’t hun but you can use this calculator http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator

      Reply
  31. April says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    We made this tonight and it’s terrible, The end result is nothing like mole. It tasted like almond butter tomato sauce. Glad some people liked it. Sadly, we’ll be throwing this out and going out to dinner.

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      February 7, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Sorry it didn’t work for you hun!

      Reply
  32. Michelle says

    February 2, 2017 at 8:33 am

    Kelly, This looks delicious! Do you have suggestions for the Almond Butter? My son is allergic to tree nuts. Would peanut butter work in it’s place?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      February 3, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Yes, peanut butter would totally work hun

      Reply
  33. Krista Jeski says

    October 17, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    Can’t wait to try these recipes. They look scrumptious.

    Reply
  34. Cara says

    January 14, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Just made this today and it was a big hit!!! So good and so easy to make.

    Reply
  35. Chloe says

    January 28, 2018 at 8:01 am

    Hi! I was wondering if you could make this boneless chicken breast and thighs? And if so, does that change the cook time? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      January 29, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      I’ve never made it this way but you would probably have to reduce the cook time.

      Reply
  36. Steph Dorsky says

    November 29, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Hey, I wanted to make a mole dish that was both nightshade free and Paleo friendly. Is there anything I could use to replace the tomatoes? If not, how do you think it would turn out with the other ingredients- chocolate, almond butter, cinnamon/other spices (minus pepper and tomatoes).

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:32 am

      I’ll be honest, I don’t think it will work without these ingredients. You might be better off trying to find and AIP Chicken Mole recipe.

      Reply

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