This recipe is fairly simple and doesn't require tons of ingredients. However, a bit of time is needed as it takes a while to cook up (45-60 mins). I sometimes double up the ingredients and make two batches. The tomatoes, spices and chocolate make it really tasty.
Chicken Mexican Mole
Makes 4
Ingredients:
- 110g / 4oz onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 300g / 11oz chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 240ml / 8floz water
- ground black pepper
- 411g / 14.5oz / 1 can diced tomatoes (no added salt)
- 1tbsp paprika
- 1tsp cumin
- 1tsp chili powder
- 28g / 1oz dark chocolate
Method:
Half the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes in pan, sprayed with cooking oil.
Add chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
Season with ground black pepper. Add water and bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the can of chopped tomatoes, remaining onion and garlic to a food processor. Add the paprika, cumin and chili powder and blend all ingredients into a purée.
Strain the chicken liquid from the pan and set aside chicken and broth.
In the empty pan, add the tomato purée and gently simmer for 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
Stir in the chocolate, add the chicken.
Add half of the broth, bubble up again and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir frequently and add more broth if desired.
Once most of the liquid has been absorbed, serve with quinoa or brown rice and a side of vegetables. ENJOY!
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