Authentic Mole Sauce for 8 People

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 8 tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

3 (moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil.
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, chocolate chips, walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. Spoon 1/2 cup of the mole sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. Top with 4 tortillas.
9. Spread with 1/2 cup of the remaining mole sauce.
10. Repeat layers.
11. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, if desired.
12. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Spicy and sweet
• Perfect for special occasions or as a weeknight meal
• Can be made ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This mole sauce is absolutely amazing! It's so flavorful and rich. I love the combination of spices and chocolate."
• "I've tried many mole sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and the flavor is out of this world."
• "This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's impressive looking and tastes even better."
• "I made this recipe for a weeknight meal and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it."
• "This mole sauce is so versatile. I've used it over chicken, beef, and even pasta. It's always a winner."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Mole sauce can be spicy, so adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your taste.
• If you don't have dark chocolate chips, you can use semisweet chocolate chips instead.
• Mole sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
• To make a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.