Chicken in a Chocolate Sauce

Name: Chicken in a Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves; 2.46 ml salt; 1.23 ml pepper; 118.29 ml flour; 29.58 ml olive oil; 453.59 g can chicken broth; 14.17 g bitter chocolate (half cube); 2.46 ml cinnamon; 118.29 ml blanched almonds, chopped or 118.29 ml sliced almonds, crushed; 118.29 ml onion, finely chopped; 236.59 ml carrot, grated; 118.29 ml raisins; 12 prunes, pitted; whole almond, and; chopped parsley (to garnish)

Submitted by Chef Tweaker

"This recipe is adapted from "the Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking" which has been around forever. I like the interesting mix of ingredients. It is reminiscent of a mole but much more simple and not spicy. It called for a whole disjointed chicken which I have replaced with chicken breasts. If you use boneless chicken breasts you will need to watch the cooking time as it will cook faster. I liked Recipe #248470 with this dish."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 chicken breast halves
2.46 ml salt
1.23 ml pepper
118.29 ml flour
29.58 ml olive oil
453.59 g can chicken broth
14.17 g bitter chocolate (half cube)
2.46 ml cinnamon
118.29 ml blanched almonds, chopped or 118.29 ml sliced almonds, crushed
118.29 ml onion, finely chopped
236.59 ml carrot, grated
118.29 ml raisins
12 prunes, pitted
whole almond, and
chopped parsley (to garnish)

directions

Mix flour and salt and pepper. Adjust to taste as I just guessed on the measurements. Place in plastic bag and dredge breasts in it.
Heat oil in a skillet and add chicken. Brown on both sides. Remove chicken to oven proof dish, preferably one with a lid.
Add 2 Tbs flour or some of the dredging flour to pan drippings. Cook until browned, stirring constantly. Add stock gradually; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Blend in chocolate and stir until melted. Add cinnamon and salt and pepper if needed. Stir in remaining ingredients (not garnish) and pour over chicken.
Bake, covered, in preheated 325 F oven for 45 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and blanched whole almonds.

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Reviews

We were hesitant about the prunes, so I made this without them, but used the rest of the ingredients. I used sliced almonds, as the almonds, and served with some fries, and mashed potatoes, this was a real nice meal. the chicken itself, was very tasty, and had a very nice distinct flavor, that was among one of the best dinners we have had in a while. Made for PRMR Tag.

weekend cooker
Made this for just the 2 of us so we now only had a very nice dinner but some very tasty leftovers as well! Absolutely enjoyed the combination of fruits & chocolate with one of my favorite meats ~ chicken breasts! I did use the boneless kind (4 large ones) & the oven cooking time was about 30 minutes! Definitely a dish I'll be happy to make again & again! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]

Sydney Mike

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I am married and spend my time as a "home manager." [This is the PC way of saying that I'm a homemaker :o)] My daughter is a toddler and a joy most of the time. I'm blessed that she loves vegetables... she will even pick them over carbs! I have always loved to cook and I like to try new things. It is hard for me to stick to a recipe though... I'm always changing things which is why I chose "Chef Tweaker". Reviews: I follow the suggestions that are on the stars. 5 Stars = Outstanding! 4 Stars = Loved it 3 Stars = Liked it 2 Stars = OK 1 Star = Didn't Like it No Star = Posting a comment only (I use this when I've tweaked too much!) Pet Peeves: Recipe ingredients not written in the order required in the recipe. <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg">

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