Friday, October 1, 2010

Chicken and Zucchini Mole

This recipe came from Good Housekeeping (September 2010, p188). I love it. It really reminded me of Cafe Poca Cosa. Such original tastes and mixtures.

"1 sm onion(4- to 6-ounce), cut into quarters
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 oz. dried guajillo or pasilla chiles, stems and seeds discarded
3 Tbsp roasted almonds
1 can (14.5-ounce) fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
13 corn tortillas
1 c. lower-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. zucchini, cut into half moons
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
Salt
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1.In blender, puree onion, garlic, chiles, almonds, tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, 1 tortilla, and 1/2 cup broth 2 minutes or until completely smooth.
2.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Add blended chile mixture and cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook 8 minutes longer or until brick red and the consistency of tomato paste, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth and heat to simmering.
3.Add zucchini and chicken; simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meat just loses its pink color, stirring occasionally. Stir in chocolate and salt until chocolate melts.
4.Wrap remaining 12 corn tortillas in damp paper towels; microwave on High 45 seconds or until warm and pliable.
5.Transfer mole to serving bowl; garnish with green onions. Serve with tortillas."

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