Quick Chicken Mole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 chipotle peppers, roughly chopped
1 (10 oz) can chicken broth
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 (5 lb) roasting chickens, cut into 8 pieces
toasted pepitas, for garnish ( pumpkin seeds)
white rice , for serving

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and spices and continue to saute to toast and develop flavor. Add diced tomatoes, peppers, chipotles, broth, peanut butter, and chocolate. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and puree until smooth.
Sear the chicken in a heavy bottomed hot saute pan over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Add to casserole dish, cover with sauce and braise the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Garnish with pepitas and serve with white rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	226.57 Kcal (949 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.81g	20%
Cholesterol	179.98mg	60%
Sodium	178.02mg	7%
Potassium	339.97mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.87g	4%
Sugars	6.63g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	11%
Protein	15.91g	32%
Vitamin C	32.4mg	54%
Vitamin A	3mg	100%
Iron	13.2mg	73%
Calcium	39.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.14 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.21g	20%
Cholesterol	115.3mg	60%
Sodium	114.04mg	7%
Potassium	217.78mg	7%
Total Carbs	8.25g	4%
Sugars	4.25g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	11%
Protein	10.19g	32%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	54%
Vitamin A	1.9mg	100%
Iron	8.5mg	73%
Calcium	25.2mg	4%

* 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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