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Chicken Mole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 170kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp Cacao powder
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 Lime cut into wedges
  • 4 Dinner rolls

Crema

  • 4 tbsp Sour cream
  • 2 tsp Lime juice or more if needed
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Instructions

  • Season the chicken on both sides with garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot add the oil. Brown the chicken on both sides and cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • For the mole sauce: In the same pan whisk together the broth, chipotle sauce, cumin, cocoa powder, lime juice, and tomato paste. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce becomes thick and rich.
  • In a bowl whisk the sour cream and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the mole sauce and crema over the chicken. Garnish with red onion, cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg