Ingredients
- 2 Roasted Chickens Skinned, De-boned, and Shredded/Chopped
- 1 medium Onion Rough Chopped
- 1 Tblsp garlic Minced
- 2 dried Ancho Chilies
- 4 dried Guajillo Chilies
- 20 Medjool Dates Pitted & Chopped (not dried/candied)
- 1 can Hatch Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies With Roasted Garlic
- 2 whole (canned) Jalapenos Deseeded, Drained & Rough Chopped
- 1 large Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce Drained & Rough Chopped
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds Toasted
- 3 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Fresh Nutmeg Grated
- 1/8 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 Tblsp Sugar
- 3 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- 3 cups Peach Creek Rudy's Red Wine
- 6 Ounces Dark Chocolate We used 3 oz Taza Guajillo Chili & 3 oz Central Market Hatch Chili Flavors
- Bacon Grease (or Olive OIl or Butter)
- Cilantro and Chopped Almonds for Garnish
Servings: Servings
Instructions
- Place canned tomatoes, jalapenos, chipotle pepper, sugar, salt, pepper, and all spices in food processor. Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and dates in about 2 Tblsp. bacon grease, and add to food processor. Toast the almonds and add to food processor. De-stem and de-seed the dried peppers and soak in hot water to cover for about 30 minutes or until soft, then chop and add them to food processor mixture. Add chicken broth and process until smooth. PLEASE NOTE: This makes a large amount and may need to be done in small batches, depending on the size of your food processor bowl.
- After pureeing, pour mixture into a large skillet; add chocolate and cook over medium heat until chocolate has melted and sauce has thickened, stirring constantly. The reduce heat and simmer for one hour. Remove from heat and add wine. Cool and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
- Before serving, warm sauce in a large pan on the stove; shred the chicken and add it to the sauce. Let it cook for about an hour, or until thoroughly heated. Serve over hot rice, garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Adapted from (the combination of) several recipes found on the internet.
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