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Cook Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings

Cook Time:35 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

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Nutrition Notes

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¼poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed¼teaspoonsalt, divided¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper2tablespoonscanola oil, divided3clovesgarlic, minced1tablespoonchili powder½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonground cinnamon1 8-ounce can tomato sauce½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth¼cupmini semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon almond butter or natural peanut butter1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Note)

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Ingredients

1 ¼poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

¼teaspoonsalt, divided

¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper

2tablespoonscanola oil, divided

3clovesgarlic, minced

1tablespoonchili powder

½teaspoonground cumin

½teaspoonground cinnamon

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth

¼cupmini semisweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon almond butter or natural peanut butter

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Note)

Directions

Season 1 1/4 pounds chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1/2 cup broth, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon almond (or peanut) butter; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, return the chicken (and any accumulated juice) to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mole sauce can be drizzled over nearly everything, including rice, tacos, nachos, fried eggs, veggies, beans and can be used as a condiment for sandwiches. This versatile sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, and it can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Chicken mole pairs perfectly with various side dishes, including rice,roasted vegetables,leafy green salad, corn on the cobb (or off), pico de gallo and guacamole-stuffed poblano peppers,homemade tortilla chips, chilled gazpacho soup, coleslaw and fruit salsas.Air-fryer gingerbread churrosor a refreshing sorbet would make a grand finale.

Leftovers will make delicious lunches the following day. Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container where they’ll be good for 3 to 4 days.

EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2011

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)382Calories24gFat14gCarbs30gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Carrie Myers, M.S.

andLinda Frahm

Linda Frahm