Thai Chicken 'Mole

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Health score
8%
Thai Chicken 'Mole
45 min.
2
583kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with our delectable Thai Chicken 'Mole' recipe! This dish is a delightful fusion of spicy, savory, and nutty elements that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it brings a unique twist to your usual chicken meals, making it a popular choice among food enthusiasts.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves two, packed with a satisfying 583 calories per serving. The star of this dish is the rich Thai spicy peanut sauce, which envelops tender, boneless chicken breasts, infusing them with a burst of flavor. The addition of creamy jack and cheddar cheese creates a luscious topping that melts beautifully, adding a delightful texture to each bite.

Garnished with fresh cilantro, crunchy roasted peanuts, and a hint of sliced birds eye chili, this dish not only looks stunning but also offers a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a comforting meal at home, this Thai Chicken 'Mole' is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Dive into this culinary adventure and experience the magic of Thai cuisine!

Ingredients

  •  birds eye chili sliced ()
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock see 
  • handful cilantro leaves chopped ()
  • 0.5 cup jack and cheddar cheese grated ()
  • cup thai spicy peanut sauce 
  • handful roasted peanuts chopped ()
  • small chicken breasts boneless skinless ( and )

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Mix the peanut sauce and chicken stock in a pan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat, add the chicken, cover in the sauce and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the cheese onto the chicken, cover and cook until it melts, a few minutes.
  4. Serve garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, peanuts and chilies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories583kcal
Protein28.42%
Fat49.19%
Carbs22.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.5
Glycemic Load
0.19
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.877391706342%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:582.76kcal
29.14%
Fat:30.2g
46.46%
Saturated Fat:6.3g
39.35%
Carbohydrates:30.93g
10.31%
Net Carbohydrates:30.81g
11.2%
Sugar:22g
24.45%
Cholesterol:102.37mg
34.12%
Sodium:2074.85mg
90.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.25g
78.5%
Selenium:45.54µg
65.05%
Vitamin B3:12.86mg
64.3%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.54%
Phosphorus:386.47mg
38.65%
Calcium:209.29mg
20.93%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.46%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.27%
Potassium:522.25mg
14.92%
Zinc:1.8mg
12%
Magnesium:41.14mg
10.29%
Vitamin A:471.41IU
9.43%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.76%
Vitamin K:7.44µg
7.08%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.05%
Vitamin C:5.65mg
6.85%
Copper:0.08mg
4.13%
Folate:15.67µg
3.92%
Iron:0.65mg
3.63%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.37%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.18%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.88%