Chicken Mole Tostadas Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Chicken Mole Tostadas are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish. The tostadas are topped with tender shredded chicken cooked in a rich and spicy mole sauce. The mole sauce is made with a blend of chili peppers, chocolate, spices, and other ingredients, giving it a complex and smoky flavor. The tostadas are then garnished with fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco, adding a refreshing and creamy element to the dish. These Chicken Mole Tostadas are perfect for a festive dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.

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Ingredients for Chicken Mole Tostadas Recipe

  • 1/2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 Onion, Diced
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 Dried Chili Peppers, Such As Ancho Or Pasilla, Seeded And Chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.13 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 0.13 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.06 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.06 cup Chopped Dark Chocolate
  • 2 Tostada Shells
  • 1/4 cup Refried Beans
  • 1/4 Avocado, Sliced
  • 0.06 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 0.06 cup Crumbled Queso Fresco

Directions: Chicken Mole Tostadas Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a large pot, cook the chicken breasts in water until tender. Shred the chicken and set aside.
  • STEP 2.In a separate saucepan, heat oil and saut茅 onions and garlic until softened. Add the chili peppers, chocolate, spices, and other mole sauce ingredients. Cook until the chocolate is melted and the flavors are well combined.
  • STEP 3.Add the shredded chicken to the mole sauce and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • STEP 4.To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with the chicken mole mixture and garnish with avocado, cilantro, queso fresco, and any other desired toppings.
  • STEP 5.Serve the Chicken Mole Tostadas immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • For a shortcut, you can use store-bought mole sauce instead of making it from scratch.
  • If you prefer a spicier mole sauce, add more chili peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Sliced radishes, pickled onions, or sour cream are also great options.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover chicken mole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, gently warm the chicken mole in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water or chicken broth to prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the reheated chicken mole on fresh tostada shells and garnish with fresh toppings.
  • These Chicken Mole Tostadas are perfect for a party or gathering. Serve them as an appetizer or as a main course with a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Nutrition
value
317
calories per serving
26 g Fat2 g Protein18 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    18g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    18g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    26g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    52mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    28mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    9mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    3mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    14mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    68mg
  • Selenium
    3mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp