Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Chicken with Mole Sauce

Mole sauce?  What's that?

If you are asking yourself that question, you are in the same boat I was not too long ago.  First of all, it is pronounced with a Spanish pronunciation: moe-lay.  Let's just get that straight so you don't embarrass yourself.

Mole is a sauce that can be served several ways but the most common thing I've seen is it being poured over chicken and rice.  It is a spicy sauce with a flavor that is enhanced by a bit of chocolate.  I realize this sounds odd and have to admit that I used to shy away from it.  But once I gave it a shot, I found it to be quite flavorful and good.  See for yourself....

Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 4 servings rice, cooked
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/3 cup white onion, very finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (grated dark chocolate can also be substituted and would probably be better!)
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried cilantro (or 1 and a half tbsp fresh chopped cilantro)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chile peppers
Directions
  • Heat oil in a sauce pan over medium heat
  • Saute chopped onions until tender
  • To onions, add chocolate, spices, garlic, soup, cilantro and green chile peppers
  • Bring to boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Serve over chicken and rice