Chocolate is not only great for sweet dishes but also brings out the flavor in certain savory recipes. For example, my favorite chili is accented by cocoa powder and I have used chocolate with short ribs. It just lends a certain something that can’t be described.
I have wanted to make Chicken Mole for a while and when I had to host a chocolate themed dinner for friends, I broke out my trusty slow cooker and knew that Chicken Mole would be on the menu. Inspired by two recipes – one from Martha Stewart, the other from Ingrid Hoffmann, I decided to play in the kitchen. The result was a tried and true recipe that will be my go-to recipe for Chicken Mole from now on.
The chocolate with the peanuts, chili peppers and tomatoes formed a divine sauce that was one of the culinary highlights of the evening. The preparation could not be easier – brown a few chicken thighs, blitz the sauce together in the blender or food processor and let the slow cooker do all the work.
For your next soiree, whip this recipe up. Your guests will think you cooked for hours to make this delicious dish!
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
The secret ingredient – bittersweet chocolate
Time to blitz
Look at that sauce
Serve over rice and enjoy!
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