Recipes from Mexico :: Mexican Main Dishes Poultry
4 chicken breast halves
Green Mole Sauce
1 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
1 med. onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
1 canned green chile
1/3 c. fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves
1/4 c. shelled sunflower seeds
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. lime juice
Skin and bone chicken breast halves. Set aside.
Preheat broiler. Lightly grease broiler-pan rack.
Prepare green mole sauce: Heat oil in med. skillet over med. heat. Add onion, garlic, and cumin; cook until onion is tender, 3 mins. Place in food processor or blender along with chili, cilantro, parsley, sunflower seeds, broth, and water. Whirl until pureed (mixture will be slightly grainy). Return mixture to skillet; simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 mins. or until thickened. Stir in lime juice. Broil chicken 6 in. from heat for 3 mins. on each side or just until cooked through. Top with Green Mole Sauce.
