Turkey in Chocolate and Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey in Chocolate and Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 1/2 pounds turkey; 3 medium bay leaves; 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves; 1/2 cup hot salsa; 3/4 cup almonds slivered; 4 cups chicken broth at room temperature; 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 3 medium tomatoes peel, seed and chop or 1 cup italian plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup currants; 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds) roasted; 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground; 1/2 teaspoon star anise ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 Ounces chocolate unsweetened; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

7 1/2 pounds turkey
3 medium bay leaves
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
1/2 cup hot salsa
3/4 cup almonds slivered
4 cups chicken broth at room temperature
1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
3 medium tomatoes peel, seed and chop or 1 cup italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup currants
2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds) roasted
1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
1/2 teaspoon star anise ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 Ounces chocolate unsweetened
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Place turkey, bay leaves and rosemary in a large stock pot.
2
Cover with water.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.
5
Turkey will be almost cooked.
6
Set aside.
7
Chocolate Sauce (Mole Sauce): Place the salsa, almonds, two cups of chicken stock, scallions, tomatoes, currants, pumpkins seeds, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, anise, salt and pepper in a blender.
8
Puree on high speed.
9
Heat two tablespoonsof olive oil in a heavy skillet.
10
Pour in the puree and simmer stirring constantly for three minutes.
11
Add two cups of chicken stock and melt in the chocolate.
12
Stir.
13
Cover and set aside.
14
Remove the turkey from the stock pot and pat dry with paper towels.
15
Cut into eight pieces.
16
Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet.
17
Brown the turkey pieces.
18
Drain the fat.
19
Pour the chocolate sauce over the turkey.
20
Cook 30 minutes turning the pieces now and then.
21
To serve place on heated platter and sprinkle with two tablespoons of sesame seeds.

2525

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

330

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 1/2 pounds turkey, 3 medium bay leaves, 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, 1/2 cup hot salsa, and more.

Yes, Turkey in Chocolate and Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey in Chocolate and Chili Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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