Chicken Mole
DinnerMedium

Chicken Mole

Chili powder, cocoa, garlic powder, and peanut butter make a traditional Mexican chicken dish. Serve it with brown rice for a mid-week dinner.

1 h 15 min6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

238

Calories

26g

Protein

14g

Carbs

8g

Fat

3g

Fiber

1g

Sugar

245mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 72 mg

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Ingredients

  • fryer chicken, cut into pieces, skin and fat removed

    1

  • water

    5 cups

  • chili powder

    4 tablespoons

  • oregano

    1 teaspoon

  • cocoa, unsweetened

    1 teaspoon

  • flour

    10 tablespoons

  • black pepper

    1 teaspoon

  • garlic powder

    1 teaspoon

  • water

    1 cup

  • creamy peanut butter

    1 tablespoon

  • water

    1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Place chicken in a large pot with the 1/4 cup of water. Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, cocoa, flour (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons), pepper, and garlic powder along with 1 cup of water.

  4. 4

    Add mixture from step 2 to chicken in pot; mix well.

  5. 5

    Add peanut butter and 5 cups of water to chicken in pot; mix well.

  6. 6

    Bring to a boil.

  7. 7

    Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir and serve immediately.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Pictorial Recipes Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service Oregon Family Nutrition Program Recipe submitted by Lynn Myers Steele, 2000

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