Chicken En Mole Poblano

Name: Chicken En Mole Poblano
Ingredients: 8 to 12 chicken pieces; vegetable oil; 2 c. pear shaped tomatoes; 3/4 c. green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. sesame seed; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 Tbsp. light Karo syrup; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. chopped almonds; 1/4 c. raisins; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. pepper; pinch of ground cloves; 1 bay leaf

18 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 to 12 chicken pieces
vegetable oil
2 c. pear shaped tomatoes
3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sesame seed
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. light Karo syrup
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. chopped almonds
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. pepper
pinch of ground cloves
1 bay leaf

Directions

1

Heat a shallow layer of oil in a very large skillet, or use 2 skillets.
2

Brown chicken in oil on both sides, then add water to cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3

While chicken cooks, make sauce by placing all remaining ingredients (except bay leaf) in a blender and processing until smooth.
4

When chicken is done, drain broth and add 1 1/2 cups of broth to sauce.
5

Blend, pour over chicken in skillet, add bay leaf, and cook on low heat for 35 more minutes. Serve with rice.
6

Serves 8. Turkey may be used instead of chicken.