READY IN: 6hrs 25mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed(about 4-1/2 pounds)
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • MOLE SAUCE
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
  • 1mediumonion, chopped
  • 2dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
  • 12 cupsliced almonds, toasted
  • 14 cupraisins
  • 12 cupsesame seeds
  • 3ouncesbittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1chipotle chile in adobo
  • 3garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 34 teaspoonground cumin
  • 12 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • DIRECTIONS

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish and transfer the rest to a blender.
  • Place the tomatoes, onion, chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin and cinnamon in blender, cover and process until blended. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender; skim fat. Serve chicken with sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
  • Freeze option: Cool chicken in mole sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
  • NOTE:Can use boneless skinless chicken, reduce cook time to 4 to 6 hours.
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