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Chicken Mole Bowl

Tender chicken over rice with a quick cocoa-chile mole sauce, beans, and sesame.

Prep18 minutes
Cook35 minutes
LevelMedium
Serves4
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Chicken Mole Bowl

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Instructions

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  1. 1

    Sear chicken until browned.

  2. 2

    Toast chile powder with tomato paste and cocoa.

  3. 3

    Add stock and simmer chicken in the sauce.

  4. 4

    Serve over rice with beans and sesame.

Cook notes

Tips

Use unsweetened cocoa for balance.

Simmer gently so the sauce thickens without scorching.

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