Chicken En Mole Poblano - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 to 12 chicken pieces
vegetable oil
2 c. pear shaped tomatoes
3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sesame seed
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. light Karo syrup
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. chopped almonds
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. pepper
pinch of ground cloves
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Heat a shallow layer of oil in a very large skillet, or use 2 skillets.
Brown chicken in oil on both sides, then add water to cover and simmer 30 minutes.
While chicken cooks, make sauce by placing all remaining ingredients (except bay leaf) in a blender and processing until smooth.
When chicken is done, drain broth and add 1 1/2 cups of broth to sauce.
Blend, pour over chicken in skillet, add bay leaf, and cook on low heat for 35 more minutes. Serve with rice.
Serves 8. Turkey may be used instead of chicken.