Chicken Mole

Serves: 6
Start to Finish: 40 minutes

2tablespoon canola oil, separated
2cloves garlic, minced
pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1teaspoon salt
2teaspoons ground coriander
¼teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
cups water
4whole medium tomatoes, quartered (can substitute 14-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes)
½teaspoon white vinegar
1bay leaf
2teaspoons cornstarch
tablespoons chili powder
1/3cup finely ground almonds
3tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1.  Heat ½ tablespoon oil in large pot over medium-high heat.  Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.  Add chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 7 minutes.  Add salt, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and water. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 10 minutes.  Transfer chicken to plate.  Set aside chicken and broth.
2.  Meanwhile, blend tomatoes, vinegar, bay leaf and cornstarch until smooth.
3.  Heat remaining oil in another large pot over medium-high heat.  Add chili powder any fry gently 1 minute.  Slowly add chicken broth to hot oil, stirring quickly.  Stir in almonds, cocoa powder and sesame seeds.  Add tomato mixture, and stir until smooth.
4.  Add chicken to sauce.  Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.  Serve over steamed rice.

Per Serving:  260 cal., 15 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 80 mg chol., 529 mg sodium, 585 mg pot., 10 g carb., 1 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 23 g pro.