Chicken Mole Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• MOLE SAUCE:
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Fresh cilantro leaves, optional