Chicken Mole

Chili powder, cocoa, garlic powder, and peanut butter make a traditional Mexican chicken dish. Serve it with brown rice for a mid-week dinner.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minHigh ProteinLow Carb

Chili powder, cocoa, garlic powder, and peanut butter make a traditional Mexican chicken dish. Serve it with brown rice for a mid-week dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Fryer chicken, cut into pieces, skin and fat removed
  • 5 cups Water
  • 4 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa, unsweetened
  • 10 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a large pot with the 1/4 cup of water. Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, cocoa, flour (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons), pepper, and garlic powder along with 1 cup of water.
  3. Add mixture from step 2 to chicken in pot; mix well.
  4. Add peanut butter and 5 cups of water to chicken in pot; mix well.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Stir and serve immediately.

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