Chicken Mole

This is a traditional Mexican dish that I usually only order when in Mexico. I absolutely love Mole and I have always wanted to make it. There are so many variations and types, this is the most traditional. You can add a dollop of sour cream, or even plain greek frozen yogurt. As a side, I used traditional black beans...added some spices and some chopped white onion...and it was truly fantastic. This isn't hard to make and well worth it!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Chicken Breasts

• 3 Tablespoons minced garlic

• 1/2 tsp Oregano

• 1 cup White onion chopped

• 2 1/.2 cups of vegetable stock

• 1 tbsp Tomato paste

• 2 tbsp of smooth Peanut butter or Almond butter

• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup Chili powder

• 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground

• 1 tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened

• 1/4 cup chocolate syrup

• 1 tsp Sea salt

• 2 tbsp Thrive Oil

• 1 tsp Cumin, ground

• 1 pepper...you can use jalapeño...or really any type depending on spice. I sued a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

DIRECTIONS

1. Sauté all the veggies with the minced garlic for about 5 mins.

2. Add seasonings and mix all together.

3. Remove from heat and pout in veggie stock and mix it together to combine.

4. Put into a blender, or food processor, and puree util completely smooth

5. Put it back into a saucepan and add tomato paste, peanut/almond butter, flour, chocolate powder and syrup...and whisk to combine it all as it heats on medium.

6. Season to taste as you do this.

7. After about 10-15 minutes on medium heat and consistently whisking, put to simmer and it's ready to use.

8. Grill your chicken, or bake it...anyway you care. Use just a little salt and oil on the chicken because the Mole will bring the flavor.