To make the mole:
 
In saucepan, bring broth and dried plums to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let sit 15 minutes. 
 
With slotted spoon, remove half the dried plums; reserve for garnish. In blender, purée remaining dried plums, broth, chipotles and 1/4 cup of the almonds. 
 
Return mixture to saucepan; add chocolate. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Season with salt. (Mole can be kept warm, or refrigerated and reheated as needed.)
 
To make the chicken:
 
Sprinkle chicken breasts with chili powder; season with salt. 
 
On gas or charcoal grill, or in heated grill pan, grill chicken about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. 
 
Grill tortillas, or heat in oven or steamer. 
 
Slice chicken; divide among 6 plates. Spoon mole over chicken. 
 
Garnish with reserved dried plums and almonds; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve tortillas on side.
 
Serves 6.
 
Tip: for spicier mole, do not rinse or seed chipotles.
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