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Chicken Mole II (M, TNT)
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Serves: 6

2 tbsp. olive oil
1kg (2.2 pounds) boneless chicken or 1 whole chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 500g (1+ pound) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup water
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 bar good-quality dark chocolate

In a large frying pan, brown chicken in oil 1 to 2 minutes per side, and remove to greased serving dish.

Add onions, garlic, and green pepper to frying pan and cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add chili powder, cumin, nutmeg, and cinnamon and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

Add undrained tomatoes, water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Add chocolate, stirring until melted.

Pour over chicken and bake at 180°C/350°F for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Posted by Netanya Hoffman

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A