re: Submission Thread for F&DB Chocolate Challenge May 4, 2021

First time doing a cooking challenge and even uploading photos so we will see how this goes... be gentle.

Chicken thigh mole adobo with Mexican rice



I'm sure I won't be the only mole submission, but it's always been something I've wanted to cook. It sounds so simple but seems to take a seasoned touch to make perfect. This was a solid first attempt at a quick mole however.

The ingredients are pretty simple: chicken thighs, onion, garlic, oil, pepitas, Ibarra Mexican chocolate, fire roasted diced tomatoes, chilis in adobo, raisins, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.



Throw the onions, garlic, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, pepitas, raisins, Mexican chocolate, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder into a blender.



Blend to smooth.



Remove chicken thighs. Salt and pepper both sides and sear in pan. (I know my pan is too crowded but I had a few hungry people waiting)





Once seared, add the mole sauce directly into the pan, cover, and let simmer. Mole will darken as it cooks.



Moving on to the Mexican rice. Ingredients are: onion, garlic, carrot, peas, chicken stock, oil, basmati rice, tomato sauce, corn, salt, cumin, chili power, and fresh tomatoes.



Sautee onion and garlic in a little oil, then toss in rice to toast.



Add chicken stock and tomato sauce.



Add in peas, carrots, corn, and spices.



Cook until rice is tender stirring frequently. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Once as desired, cut heat and stir in diced fresh tomatoes.



Once chicken thighs and Mexican rice are plated top with Cotija and green onion.