Chicken Mole

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The word mole comes from an indian word meaning concoction" and applies to a variety of blended mexican sauces that are particularly tasty with chicken and turkey. One of the most famous variations includes a small amount of dark chocolate."

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Steps

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Rinse chicken.

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Pat dry.

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet.

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Add onion and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes , or till onion is tender but not brown.

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Remove from skillet and cool slightly.

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In a blender container or food processor bowl combine onion mixture , tomatillos , tomato sauce , almonds , tortilla chips , water , jalapeno peppers , cilantro , sesame seeds , cinnamon , salt , and cloves.

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Blend or process till smooth.

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Heat remaining oil in skillet.

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Add chicken and cook , uncovered , over medium heat for 15 minutes , turning to brown evenly.

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Add tomato mixture.

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Bring to boiling.

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Reduce heat.

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Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes , or till chicken is tender and no pink remains.

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Transfer chicken to a serving platter.

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Keep warm.

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Skim off fat from tomato mixture.

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Add chocolate and cook and stir over low heat till chocolate is melted.

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Pour over chicken.

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Serve with rice.

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Ingredients

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skinless chicken pieces, cooking oil, onion, garlic cloves, tomato sauce, toasted almond, tortilla chips, water, fresh jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, semisweet chocolate