Mole Chicken

Description

This delicious spicy dish is best served over rice or rice noodles.

• Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
• Original recipe
• Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces
• ½ large sweet Vidalia onion, halved again and thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 x 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• sea salt, to taste
• ground pepper, to taste
• ½ to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Remove to a plate.
4. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
5. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, cocoa powder, honey, vinegar and cinnamon.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Return chicken to the skillet.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Reduce heat to a simmer.
10. Cover and cook about 15 minutes.
11. Uncover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through and sauce is lightly thickened.

Nutritional information

Per serving (277 g-wt.):

• 220 calories (50 from fat) | 5g total fat | 1g saturated fat | 29g protein | 15g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 4g sugar) | 65mg cholesterol | 360mg sodium