Chicken in Pumpkin-Ancho Mole Sauce (Sunny Anderson) Recipe

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Chicken in Pumpkin-Ancho Mole Sauce (Sunny Anderson)
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Ingredients
25
Count
Nutrition
694
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently. Once the sugar and salt have dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl, add the chicken, and refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. In a medium heatproof bowl, add the ancho chiles and cover with the boiling water. Weigh down with a plate so the peppers remain under water and let them soak for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the stems when the peppers have softened.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a sheet tray toss the jalapenos, onion, tomatoes, garlic and cumin with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until nicely caramelized with good color, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the pumpkin seeds to a dry, hot skillet on high heat. Stir often, until the seeds are golden and begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor along with roasted vegetables. Add the soaked chiles, about 2 tablespoons of chili soaking liquid, the cilantro leaves and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the processor. Puree until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  3. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, blot dry with paper towels and put into a large Dutch oven. Pour in the mole sauce and bake, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the chicken to a cutting board to cool. When cool to the touch, shred the chicken and add it back to the sauce. Spoon the mole into corn tortillas and serve with lime wedges, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, red onion, and radishes. Garnish with cilantro leaves and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 694.49 Kcal (2908 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.31g 45%
Cholesterol 166.01mg 55%
Sodium 2971.2mg 124%
Potassium 1501.51mg 32%
Total Carbs 55g 18%
Sugars 15.37g 61%
Dietary Fiber 11.08g 44%
Protein 61.54g 123%
Vitamin C 28.7mg 48%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 169.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.41 Kcal (324 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.27g 45%
Cholesterol 18.5mg 55%
Sodium 331.18mg 124%
Potassium 167.36mg 32%
Total Carbs 6.13g 18%
Sugars 1.71g 61%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 44%
Protein 6.86g 123%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 48%
Iron 0.2mg 12%
Calcium 18.9mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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