POLLO CON MOLE POBLANO - CHICKEN IN MOLE SAUCE

Pollo Con Mole Poblano - Chicken in Mole Sauce image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 -5 lbs frying chicken, cut up in serving pieces (you can also use turkey or pheasant)
oil, for frying
1 bay leaf
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (store bought, your own recipe or Chili Powder)
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup (Karo)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili peppers or 1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

Heat a shallow layer of oil in a very large skillet, or use two skillets.
Brown chicken in oil on both sides; add water to cover and simmer 30 minutes.
While chicken is cooking, make the sauce by placing all remaining ingredients (except bay leaf) in a blender and processing until smooth.
When chicken is done, drain broth and reserve.
Add 1 to 1 1/2 cup of broth to sauce.
Blend, pour over chicken in skillet, add bay leaf, and cook on low heat for 35 more minutes.