Chicken Molè with Cilantro Rice

After I made those no-bake cookies I realized that I was going to have this whole can of cocoa powder forever. I had to think of something else I can use it with. So going threw some of my cook books i found this super easy chicken molè recipe.
Now I haven't had chicken molè in years. The one and only time I have had it was at a family members wedding. I was much younger then and didn't like the sauce much at all. But I figure that I am a bit older now and have a much bigger taste.
After looking at many different chicken molè recipe I choose this one because it is so easy. I am sure I will tackle a harder one in later post. But this one is nice when you want something fast.
So please enjoy and Happy Cookin.

Chicken Molè

Pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast and thighs cut into 1/2" strips
1 Cup chopped onion
1 Teaspoon chopped garlic
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5) Can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1-3 Teaspoon chili powder
1/4 Cup peanut butter
1 Tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro


Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet. Spray skillet with non-stick spray. Add onion; cook until softened. Add garlic; cook an additional minute. Stri in broth, tomatoes, chili powder, peanut butter, cocoa, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Place chicken in sauce; cook uncovered, for 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Cilantro Rice

4 Cups Water
4 Cups Instance rice
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Orange Marmalade
2 Tablespoon Fresh chopped cilantro

Bring Water to boil in 3-quart saucepan. Add rice, cumon and salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add marmalade and cilantro; combine ingredients with fork.