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CHICKEN MOLE

(6 servings)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Lb. chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 onion, medium
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup MESQUITE MEAL
• 1 cup chicken broth 
• 1 cup chile powder, mild
• 2 oz chocolate, unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon honey (or brown sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cumin (comino)
 

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350 F.

Brown chicken breasts in oil.
Toast sesame seeds and almonds in a dry pan and set aside.

Sauté onion and garlic.

Mix mesquite meal with 1/3 cup chicken broth.

Add sesame, almonds, chile, chocolate, honey, vinegar, and cumin stirring to blend.

Add remaining broth to achieve a paste-like consistency.

Place chicken in an oven-proof dish, cover with the chile mixture.

Bake at 350F for one hour .

Option: Peanut butter may be substituted for almonds.