Description
Discover how to make delicious Spiced Pumpkin Mole Chicken Bowls with this easy recipe. Learn how to create a flavorful and satisfying meal at home!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 g) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp (30 g) almond butter
- 2 tbsp (30 g) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (15 g) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp (8 g) ground cumin
- 1 tbsp (8 g) chili powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (185 g) jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup (10 g) chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, almond butter, and tomato paste.
- Add the cocoa powder, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, coriander, and smoked paprika.
- Stir the mixture until well combined and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with the spiced pumpkin mole chicken.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, lightly toast the ground cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon in a dry skillet before adding them to the sauce.
- Adjust the spiciness to your liking by varying the amount of chili powder in the recipe.
- Add a crunchy element by sprinkling toasted almond slices or pumpkin seeds on top of the dish for extra texture.