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Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 255 Minutes
Servings: 6
this a easy way to achieve a delicious, spicy, chicken mole. i don't know where i got the recipe, maybe Martha Stewart? we try to eat it at least every other week. great over steamed rice.
Ingredients:
4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 dried ancho peppers, stems removed
1 large chipotle chile in adobo
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, i use 1/2 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, i use 1/4 teaspoon
fresh cilantro (to garnish)
Directions:
1. Season chicken thighs with salt and place in 5-6 quart slow cooker.
2. In a blender, puree tomatoes, onion, ancho peppers, chipotle pepper, almonds, raisins, chocolate, garlic, oil, cumin and cinnamon until very smooth. Add mixture to crock pot. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low. Serve chicken with sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com