Quick Chicken Mole
Source of Recipe
Low Calorie/Low Fat Recipes Spring 96, BH&G
List of Ingredients
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic -- minced
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves ( 1 pound total)
4 1/2 ounces diced green chili peppers -- drained
2 cups hot cooked rice
flour tortillas -- optional
chopped tomato -- optional
shredded lettuce -- optional
toasted -- sliced almonds,- optionalRecipe
Combine cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Stir in tomato sauce, onion, and garlic. Microwave, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or till mixture is bubbly around the edges, stirring once. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut into bite-size strips. Stir chicken and chili peppers into tomato sauce mixture. Cover; cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or till chicken is tender and no longer pink, stirring evenly 3 minutes.Serve with hot cooked rice and warm tortillas, if desired. Garnish with tomato, lettuce, and toasted almonds, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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