Chicken Mole

Ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 slices pimento pepper, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 grated orange, rind of
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup light rum
• 1/4 cup slivered almond

Directions

1. 1

   In casserole, heat oil and cook garlic for a few moments to flavour oil; add chicken and brown.

2. 2

   Remove chicken.

3. 3

   In remaining fat, cook onion, green pepper, pimento, and tomato over gentle heat for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   To onion mixture, add chili powder, blending well.

5. 5

   Add broth, almonds, raisins, seasonings, and rind; simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer.

6. 6

   Add chocolate, stirring until melted.

7. 7

   Replace chicken, spooning sauce over.

8. 8

   Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.

9. 9

   Warm rum, ignite it, and pour over contents of casserole; allow to stand for a few minutes.