CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE

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This recipe is from Ingrid Hoffman and it's so delicious. The flavors just meld together in a perfect mole. The ingredient list is long, but it really is an easy recipe. I like to serve mine over rice with some flour tortillas on the side.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 chipotle pepper, with 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can chopped (or more to taste)
1 cup raisins
2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded (or about 2 cups cooked chicken)

Steps:

  • Place a pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Add the onion and garlic, stirring to soften for 5 minutes. Add the chipotle with adobo, raisins, and tomatoes, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a blender. Add the peanut butter, broth, chili powder, and cinnamon. Puree the mixture until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the mixture to the pot over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chocolate and the shredded chicken. Heat through.
  • Top with avocado, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 26.5, Protein 29.6

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