Quick Chicken Mole

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
2	teaspoon	cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 1/2	teaspoon	chili powder
1/2	teaspoon	cumin, ground
1/2	teaspoon	oregano, dried crushed
1/4	teaspoon	salt
8	oz	tomato sauce, can
1/4	cup	onion, finely chopped
3	each	garlic, cloves, minced
1	pound	chicken breast, halves, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized strips
4	oz	green chili peppers, can, diced, drained
1		almonds, toasted, sliced (optional)
1		flour tortillas or hot cooked rice
1		tomato, chopped (optional)
1		lettuce, shredded (optional)
1		avocado, sliced (optional)

Directions:
In a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole, combine cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Stir in tomato sauce, onion and garlic. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is bubbly around edges, stirring once. Stir in chicken and chili peppers. Cover; cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes (10 to 12 minutes for low-wattage ovens) or until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, stirring every 3 minutes. Garnish with almonds, if desired. Serve with warm tortillas or hot cooked rice, tomato, lettuce and avocado, if desired.

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