Peanut Butter Chicken Mole recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in sugar and provides a different flavor profile.

mole sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade mole

💰Cheaper: store-bought mole

Homemade mole can be healthier with less sodium.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner but thighs add more flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar texture and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the oil and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add a pinch of salt.

Add canned fresh plum tomatoes to the pan.

Stir in cumin, cocoa powder, espresso powder, cinnamon, and honey.

Add a generous dollop of peanut butter and mix until melted and thickened.

Sear chicken thighs and legs in the pan for extra flavor before adding to the sauce.

Nestle the chicken into the sauce without overlapping.

Add chicken broth to the pan, adjusting the amount based on pan size.

Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes.

Plate the dish and garnish with salted peanuts.

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