Chicken With Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole

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A rich, complex Mexican stew featuring tender chicken in a deep, savory-spicy chocolate sauce
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This classic Chicken Mole is a celebration of complex flavors, blending the richness of dark chocolate with the warmth of spices like cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. The sauce is built from a base of sautéed vegetables, raisins, and slivered almonds, creating a texture that is both smooth and subtly textured. It’s a hearty, comforting dish perfect for special family dinners or festive gatherings. The addition of rum at the end adds a bright, aromatic finish that balances the deep sweetness of the chocolate and the heat of the chili powder.

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Chicken With Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 134.8

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This classic Chicken Mole is a celebration of complex flavors, blending the richness of dark chocolate with the warmth of spices like cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. The sauce is built from a base of saut&# 195;©ed vegetables, raisins, and slivered almonds, creating a texture that is both smooth and subtly textured. It’s a hearty, comforting dish perfect for special family dinners or festive gatherings. The addition of rum at the end adds a bright, aromatic finish that balances the deep sweetness of the chocolate and the heat of the chili powder.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large casserole dish, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total.
  5. Remove the chicken from the casserole and set aside on a plate.
  6. In the same oil, add the chopped onion, green pepper, pimento, and tomatoes.
  7. Sauté the vegetables over gentle heat for 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
  8. Stir in the chili powder, ensuring it is well blended with the vegetables.
  9. Add the chicken broth, slivered almonds, raisins, grated orange rind, sugar, salt, pepper, nutmeg, ground cloves, and cinnamon.
  10. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  11. Return the browned chicken to the casserole, spooning the sauce over the pieces.
  12. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  13. Remove from oven and stir in the chopped bitter chocolate until melted and smooth.
  14. In a small separate pan, warm the light rum. Ignite it carefully and pour the flaming rum over the chicken mixture.
  15. Let the dish stand for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.0g24%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, mole, chocolate, mexican, sauce, spicy, stew, dinner, traditional, comfort food, raisins, almonds, cumin, cinnamon, rum, tomato, onion, garlic, pepper, broth
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