Heart Healthy Chicken Mole Recipe
The rich flavors of chocolate, raisins and almonds give the mole sauce an unforgettably decadent presence. Allow the luscious. Mexican-inspired flavors to wash over you in this heart-healthy mole sauce recipe.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 chipotle pepper, chopped
1 cup raisins
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 cups canned no salt added diced tomatoes
1/3 cup almonds
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate
2 lbs cooked chicken breast, shredded
12 whole grain tortillas (8-inch diameter)
Lime wedge, for garnish
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil until hot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chipotle pepper, raisins, lime juice and tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Carefully pour the mixture into a blender. Add the almonds, broth, chili powder, cinnamon and black pepper. Purée the mixture until smooth
Step 3
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chocolate and stir constantly until melted. Add the shredded chicken and heat through.
Step 4
Serve chicken on tortillas and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 306
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 tortilla
Per serving:
calories:306
total fat:11g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:44mg
sodium:297mg
total carb:30g
fibers:3g
proteins:22g
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About This Healthy Recipe
In the mood for a Mexican chicken dish tonight? Try this delicious and healthy Chicken Mole recipe. This heart healthy chicken recipe is low in saturated fat, since it is made using lean chicken breast. Since it also uses low-sodium or no salt added ingredients, it is also low in sodium, which is helpful if you are trying to manage your blood pressure. What makes this recipe a real standout, however, is the classic Mexican taste of the Mole sauce, which combines the rich flavors of chocolate along with raisins, almonds and garlic to create an irresistibly tasty dish. If you want to make this dish gluten-free, you can swap out the tortillas called for in the recipe for gluten-free tortillas. Perfect for a special dinner or a weekday staple, you can make this healthy chicken dish any time you’re in the mood for some Mexican flair because it’s easy to make.
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