Easy dutch oven shredded chicken molè tacos (spicy)

Easy dutch oven shredded chicken molè tacos (spicy)

By Riley Jung
20’ Prep time
55’ Cook time
75’ Total time
0 Calories
4 Serving
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Roast the serrano peppers until charred- once charred, remove skin and rough chop. Then, season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Step 2

In an enameled Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat and sear the chicken, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a clean plate.
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Step 3

Add diced yellow onion, chopped Serrano, and garlic to pot and lightly caramelize. Then, add ½ jar MOLÈ sauce & 2 cups (480 ml) chicken stock. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Step 4

Return chicken to pot, submerging in sauce. Add more stock if needed.
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Step 5

Cover and Place in a preheated oven at 325°F or simmer on a stove for 45 minutes.
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Step 6

Remove the pot from the oven. Remove the chicken and let rest.
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Step 7

Ladle Sauce and all remaining contents into a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Do not liquify.
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Step 8

Assemble tacos, topping as desired. Serve.

Ingredient

  • Oil
    Oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    4 cloves
  • Chicken stock
    Chicken stock
    2 cups
  • Small yellow onion
    Small yellow onion
    1
  • Serrano peppers
    Serrano peppers
    3
  • Rotel chillies
    Rotel chillies
    1 can
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo
    Chipotle peppers in adobo
    1 can
  • Doña maria molè sauce
    Doña maria molè sauce
    0.5 jar
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    2 lb
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