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Healthy Chocolate Chicken Mole Meal Prep

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min

Ingredients

  • spray oil
  • 3lb chicken breast
    • chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • pinch of salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped
    • green bell pepper
  • 3oz tomato paste
  • 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 5 tablespoons cacao or dark chocolate powder (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon *
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or honey)
  • 1.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
    • For best results, make sure the broth is hot
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Garnish
  • cilantro
  • fresh lime

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 400 F.

Step 2

Dab the chicken dry with a paper towel, then spray with oil (as a binder) and season the chicken with spices.

 

Step 3

Set a (nonstick) skillet on medium-high heat, add oil, and once hot, add the chicken.  Sear for 3 -4 minutes or until deep sear marks appear on the chicken.  Then remove with tongs and set aside.

Add the tomato paste and the rest of the spices. This will create a thick paste in the skillet, so continuously stir to prevent it from sticking too much or burning. This should take about 2 – 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the skillet with a spatula, continuously stirring and bringing the sauce to a light simmer.  Taste and, if needed, season to your liking with the spices.  Add the tortilla chips and stir.

Turn off the heat.  Add the chicken back to the sauce and spoon a few tablespoons over the chicken.

Cover and cook for 15 minutes, then remove the lid and broil for the 3 minutes to sear the top.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

*If you are doing this for meal prep, allow the chicken to be almost room temperature before adding it to the meal prep containers (to prevent trapping in the steam/heat).

Slice and evenly divide among your meal prep containers and garnish.

This should last in the fridge for 5 – 7 days and 2-3 months in the freezer.

Step 6

When finished baking, allow to cool to remove temperature (if you are not going to eat right away), then slice and divide among meal prep containers.