Chicken Mole

6
Servings Made

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

Chili powder, cocoa, garlic powder, and peanut butter make a traditional Mexican chicken dish. Serve it with brown rice for a mid-week dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 chicken (fryer, cut into pieces, skin and fat removed)
• 5 cups water
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cocoa
• 10 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (creamy)
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Place chicken in a large pot with the 1/4 cup of water. Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, cocoa, flour (1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons), pepper, and garlic powder along with 1 cup of water.
3. Add mixture from step 2 to chicken in pot, mix well.
4. Add peanut butter and 5 cups of water to chicken in pot; mix well.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
7. Stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving (1 serving)

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