*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Chicken with Chocolate Sauce (Chicken Mole)

Recipe By     : Jack Shyba, FidoNet Cooking Echo
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      tb            Olive oil
   6                    Chicken pieces
   1                    Green pepper -- chopped
   2      lg            Tomatoes -- peeled, seeded,
                        - chopped
   2 1/2  c             Chicken broth
     1/4  c             Raisins
     1/4  ts            Nutmeg
     1/4  ts            Cinnamon
     1/4  ts            Pepper
  1                     Orange -- grated zest of
     1/4  c             Light rum
   2      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1                    Onion -- chopped
   3      sl            Canned pimento -- chopped
   2      tb            Chili powder -- or to taste
     1/4  c             Slivered almonds
     1/2  ts            Cumin
     1/4  ts            Ground cloves
     1/2  ts            Salt
   1      ts            Sugar
   2      oz            Bitter chocolate (2 squares) --
                        - chopped

In casserole, heat oil and cook garlic for a few moments to flavour
oil; add chicken and brown. Remove chicken.

In remaining fat, cook onion, green pepper, pimento, and tomato over
gentle heat for 10 minutes. To onion mixture, add chili powder,
blending well. Add broth, almonds, raisins, seasonings, and zest;
simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer. Add chocolate, stirring until
melted. Replace chicken, spooning sauce over. Bake, covered, at 350°F
for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender. Warm rum, ignite it, and pour
over contents of casserole; allow to stand for a few minutes.


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