Mariposa Ingredients:
Oregano,Ancho (chili)
CHICKEN MOLE
(Main Dishes)
2 Tbs. Olive oil
7 Mariposa Farms Ancho Chili Peppers stemmed, seeded, and deveined
1/4 C chopped and husked fresh tomatillos
3 Tbsp. Sesame seeds
5 C chicken broth
1/4 C onion?chopped
1 clove garlic?minced
2 Tbs. raisins
1 ripe banana
1 tomato?chopped
2 tsp. Mariposa Farms fresh oregano leaves?chopped
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 oz semisweet chocolate?chopped
3 lbs. chicken breasts?skin removed.
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Simmer the tomatillos in water until they are tender?about 20 minutes. Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat stirring frequently until golden brown. Remove from skillet and place in a large bowl. Set aside. Pour oil in the same skillet and add onion and garlic. Saut? 5-6 minutes or until softened. Add raisins and saut? 1 more minute. Place in bowl with the sesame seeds?reserving oil in pan. Saut? the banana until browned and add to sesame seed mixture. Pour the sesame seed mixture in a blender along with tomato, tomatillos, chilies and 2 cups chicken broth. Mixture will need to be done in about 4 batches using 1/2 cup chicken with each batch.
In a large skillet add puree oregano, cloves, cinnamon, chocolate, and remaining chicken broth. Simmer gently 40 minutes. Add the chicken breast to the sauce, cover and simmer an additional 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a serving platter and serve immediately Garnish with cilantro. Serve the additional sauce on the side.
Serves 8
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