Chicken Mole Recipe
Grilled chicken topped with a rich mole sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Mole Sauce
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Mole Sauce Preparation
- 3
Cook the Mole Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chili powder, ground cumin, and cinnamon. Toast these spices for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Add Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Once the sauce is simmering, add the dark chocolate, peanut butter, honey, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
- 5
Serve Chicken with Mole Sauce
Slice the grilled chicken breasts and place them on a serving platter. Generously drizzle the mole sauce over the chicken. Serve warm with rice or tortillas, if desired.