Chicken With Mole Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Mole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (4-ounce) boned, skinned chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 tablespoons blanched almonds, toasted; 1 (6-inch) day-old corn tortilla, broken into pieces; 1 (8 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained; Dash of barbecue smoked seasoning (such as Hickory Liquid Smoke); 3/4 ounce sweet baking chocolate; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

6 (4-ounce) boned, skinned chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons blanched almonds, toasted
1 (6-inch) day-old corn tortilla, broken into pieces
1 (8 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
Dash of barbecue smoked seasoning (such as Hickory Liquid Smoke)
3/4 ounce sweet baking chocolate
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan. Set aside; keep warm.
2
Add onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add seasonings (cinnamon through cloves). Cook 1 minute; set aside.
3
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add almonds and tortilla pieces. Process until finely ground. Add onion mixture, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, and liquid smoke; process until smooth.
4
Return mixture to skillet. Add chocolate; cook over low heat until chocolate melts. Add water; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
5
Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

475

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (4-ounce) boned, skinned chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, Cooking spray, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Mole Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Mole Sauce

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