Sous Vide Chicken Mole: Temperature & Time Guide
Mole is about the sauce — hours of layered chiles, chocolate, and spices. Sous vide handles the chicken so you can spend the effort where it counts.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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Quick comparison
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Cook seasoned chicken at 165°F for 2 hours. 2) Build mole: toast chiles, blend with onion, garlic, tomato, nuts, spices, and a little chocolate; simmer 20 minutes. 3) Slice the chicken, coat in mole. 4) Simmer together 10 minutes. 5) Serve with rice and sesame seeds.
FAQ
What temperature for the chicken?
165°F (74°C) for 2 hours — juicy, shreddable, and safe.
Is mole hard to make?
It's layered but not hard — and the sous vide chicken means one less thing to juggle.
What makes mole authentic?
Dried chiles (ancho, guajillo, mulato), toasted nuts, spices, and a touch of chocolate.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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