What is Mexican Mole Sauce? Ingredients, Definition and Use

Mole (pronounced MOH-lay) is a type of Mexican sauce made from chocolate and chilies. Spicy and delicious, this sauce is created with a combination of ground Mexican chilies, chocolate or cocoa, chicken stock, onions, garlic, and certain other spices. Chicken with mole sauceMole is a moderately thick sauce, similar to gravy in consistency. It is dark brown and reddish in color usually, and is usually served as the sauce for chicken, pork, or other meats.