Chicken Mexican Mole

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 red onion, diced8 garlic cloves, smashed with flat side of knife blade7 raw almonds, soaked in water for 30 minutes2 T coconut oil, extra virgin14.5 oz can diced tomatoes1/2 c fresh squeezed orange juice1 c chicken broth2 T unsweetened cocoa powder1 T ground cumin1/4 tsp ground nutmeg2 T dried oregano1/4 tsp saffron threads1/8 tsp ground cloves1 tsp paprika1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 T raw organic honey (optional, but included in calculation)2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (such as Foster Farms)
Directions
Serves 6

-In soup pot, saute onion and garlic in coconut oil 5-7 minutes.
-Add tomatoes, chicken broth and orange juice, then bring to simmer.
-Add all dry spices and honey, then mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
-Pour all the cooked sauce and almonds into food processor or blender and blend til smooth.
-Add chicken pieces to pot, then pour sauce over.
-Cook for 20 minutes.
NOT INCLUDED IN CALCULATION...
Serve over shredded cabbage, avocado chucks, lime wedges, hot sauce and a side of kale sauteed in grass fed butter.
-YUM!!!

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIANEEVE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 300.3
  • Total Fat: 15.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 130.3 mg
  • Sodium: 335.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 32.4 g

Member Reviews
  • 1CRAZYDOG
    This is good~! I di skip the honey. - 12/15/18