Mexican Chicken Mole

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MEXICAN CHICKEN MOLE (MOO-LAY)

Chicken:
1/3 c. sifted flour
3 Tbsp. chili powder, divided
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped onion
2 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.)
broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 c. water

Chocolate Mole Sauce:
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 c. tomato puree
1 tsp. chicken instant bouillon
1 (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Garnish:
1 c. chopped peanuts

Chicken: In large bowl or bag, combine flour, 1 table- spoon chili powder,
salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces; coat well. Heat oil in skillet. Brown
half the chicken pieces on all sides on medium heat. Drain on paper
towels. repeat with remaining chicken.

In same pan, saute onion and garlic until golden; return chicken to
skillet. Add water; simmer, covered, over medium heat 35 to 40 minutes or
until tender. Transfer to serving platter and top with Chocolate Mole
Sauce. Garnish each serving with chopped peanuts.

Sauce: In small saucepan, combine tomatoes and green chilies, tomato
puree, chocolate morsels, remaining chili powder and bouillon. Cook over
low heat until morsels are melted and heated through. Serves 6 to 8 and 3
1/3 cups sauce.



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