Chicken in Mole Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 4 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp sesame seed
• 1 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornmeal
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. To prepare mole sauce, combine broth, onion and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to a blender and puree.
3. Add raisins, almonds, chili, sesame seed, cocoa, brown sugar, allspice, salt and pepper and puree until smooth.
4. Return mixture to saucepan; stir in cornmeal. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
5. Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add chicken and brown 3 minutes per side; add mole sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.