Mole Chicken

Mole Chicken

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

This delicious spicy dish is best served over rice or rice noodles. Serves 4

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces 1/2 large sweet Vidalia onion, halved again and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sea salt, to taste ground pepper, to taste 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, cocoa powder, honey, vinegar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through and sauce is lightly thickened.

Nutrition Info Per serving (277g-wt.): 220 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 29g protein, 15g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 65mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/meat-poultry/chicken_mole.html

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