Struggle Meals/Comida Mexicana e Muito Coco/Chicken With Mole Sauce

Supplies

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 yellow onion, grated
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate bar, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 cups long grain rice

Passo a passo

  1. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  2. In a large cast-iron skillet set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil. Sear the chicken on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add cumin, cinnamon, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add onions and tomato paste and continue to saute for about 4 minutes.
  4. Add almond butter, stirring to incorporate everything. Add stock and chocolate, stirring until chocolate has melted. Bring to a simmer. If sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup water.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and nestle into the sauce. Cover, simmer until the chicken is cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on top of rice, sprinkled with cilantro and sesame seeds.