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Chicken Mole

Chicken Mole

207 Ratings
207 Ratings
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Chicken Mole
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Chili powder, cocoa, garlic powder, and peanut butter make a traditional Mexican chicken dish. Serve it with brown rice for a mid-week dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces, skin and fat removed
  • 5 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa, unsweetened
  • 10 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place chicken in a large pot with the 1/4 cup of water. Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, cocoa, flour (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons), pepper, and garlic powder along with 1 cup of water.
  4. Add mixture from step 2 to chicken in pot; mix well.
  5. Add peanut butter and 5 cups of water to chicken in pot; mix well.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. Stir and serve immediately.

Notes

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Source:

Pictorial Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
Oregon Family Nutrition Program
Recipe submitted by Lynn Myers Steele, 2000

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 86 mg
Sodium 333 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 30 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 47 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 472 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 13 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 40 mg
Cholesterol 86 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 30 g
Minerals
Calcium 47 mg
Potassium 472 mg
Sodium 333 mg
Copper 196 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 52 mg
Phosphorus 309 mg
Selenium 28 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 97 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 51 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 12 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 4 1/2 ounces

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A little less flour and a bit more cocoa also suggestions on what to serve it with such as- rice, potatoes, cous cous, amaranth etc
04/17/12
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