Cucumber Melon White Balsamic
Chocolate Balsamic Chicken Mole
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs boneless chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 cup Della Terra Dark Chocolate Balsamic
- 4 tbsps Della Terra Spicy Green Chili Olive Oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 4 dried ancho chile peppers, slivered
- 2 fresh red chilies, halved and slivered
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Rice and/or warm corn tortillas, for serving
Directions
Rinse and pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Working in batches, brown the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
Return all chicken and juices to the pot. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook until the chicken is tender, about 25 minutes.
Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
Sauté for about 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Add dried ancho chilies and fresh red chilies and cook for another 2 minutes, until softened.
Add the onion and chili mixture to the pot with the chicken.
Stir in Della Terra Dark Chocolate Balsamic and oregano.
Cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chilies are very soft.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a large bowl.
Working in batches, blend the sauce until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Shred the chicken and return it to the sauce.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir gently to combine.
This dish can be made up to 3 days ahead and tastes even better after resting.
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