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Chicken Mole Recipe

A rich and flavorful Mexican dish with a complex sauce made from a blend of spices, chocolate, and chili peppers.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoon Peanut Butter
  • 1 oz Dark Chocolate chopped
  • 1 can Tomatoes diced
  • 1 onion Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, peanut butter, dark chocolate, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Return chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove chicken and blend the sauce until smooth. Return chicken to the pot and heat through.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gluten-Free, Mole
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