Easy Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken Molè Tacos (Spicy)

Easy Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken Molè Tacos (Spicy)

Recipe by Tucker Zimmerman from tasty.co

Lunch

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or breasts
  • 3 serrano peppers
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • ½ jar Doña Maria MOLÈ Sauce
  • 1 can Rotel Chillies
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt
  • pepper
  • small tortilla
  • fresh cilantro
  • queso fresco
  • pickled red onion

Instructions

  • Roast the serrano peppers until charred- once charred, remove skin and rough chop. Then, season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Return chicken to pot, submerging in sauce. Add more stock if needed.
  • Cover and Place in a preheated oven at 325°F or simmer on a stove for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the oven. Remove the chicken and let rest.
  • Ladle Sauce and all remaining contents into a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Do not liquify.
  • Assemble tacos, topping as desired. Serve.

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