Chicken Mole

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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.

Makes 6 portions10 steps

238

kcal · per 1/6 of recipe

26g

Protein

14g

Carbs

8g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces, skin and fat removed
  • 5 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa, unsweetened
  • 10 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup water

Measured for the finished dish, as published — so there are no per-ingredient numbers to show.

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place chicken in a large pot with the 1/4 cup of water.
  3. Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Add mixture from step 2 to chicken in pot; mix well.
  6. Add peanut butter and 5 cups of water to chicken in pot; mix well.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to medium.
  9. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. Stir and serve immediately.

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Pictorial Recipes — Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service — Oregon Family Nutrition Program — Recipe submitted by Lynn Myers Steele, 2000 (public domain), via myplate.food · public domain

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