Mole Verde Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
Golden seared chicken breast topped with a verde mole (mol-eh) and cotija cheese served on top a bed of cilantro lime rice.
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
35-40 Minutes
This dish is Gluten-Free
Calories: 573
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 78g
Protein: 53g
ABOUT THE DISH
Mole, pronounced (mol-eh), is a traditional sauce in Mexico. Oaxaca and Pueblo are the two states best know for their moles. Mole pueblo is a dark red, smokey mole that is finished with Mexican chocolate. Oaxaca mole, or verde mole, is made from charred chilies, tomatillos and garlic thickened with pepitas.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts
Cotija cheese
Cilantro
Garlic
Jalapeño
Tomatillo
Jasmine rice
Pepitas
Green Onions
Cumin
Lime
Vegetable Broth Base
Cooking terms for this recipe
Tomatillo
Mexican husk tomat
Bias slice
Cutting or slicing on a diagonal angle
Zest
The peel of, or grating of a citrus peel for flavor.
Pepitas
Roasted pumpkin seeds
What you need
Medium sauté pan
Small pot with lid
Small mixing bowl
Food processor or blender