Instant Pot chicken mole
8
Points® value
Total Time
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Authentic mole, while delicious, involves an exhaustively long ingredient list and extended cook time. This version nails the classic taste with fewer ingredients and lightning speed, thanks to the Instant Pot. Unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered almond butter replace chocolate and whole nuts to keep things light while still providing plenty of depth and richness. We recommend dark cocoa powder for more intensity in color and flavor, but regular will work, too. Be sure to add the splash of water on top of the mole sauce to help the cooker come to pressure more quickly. Serve with steam-in-bag cauliflower rice to soak up all the luscious sauce.
Ingredients
Water
¾ cup(s), divided
Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tbsp(s)
Unsweetened powdered almond butter
¼ cup(s)
Golden seedless raisins
¼ cup(s)
Unsweetened dark cocoa powder
2 tbsp(s)
Canned unsalted tomato paste
2 tbsp(s)
Ground cumin
2 tsp(s)
Ground cinnamon
1 tsp(s)
Kosher salt
¾ pinch(es)
Garlic
4 clove(s), large
Sweet onions
½ medium, coarsely chopped (about 9 oz)
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Uncooked chicken drumstick, skinless with bone
2¼ pound(s), (about 8 small drumsticks)
Cilantro
¼ cup(s), chopped (optional)