It was a lovely evening! Here is the recipe for the Chicken Mole. The chicken thighs and mole were cooked in the slow cooker so the chicken should be nice and tender. I sauteed/toasted most of the ingredients (including the ancho chiles) according to Rick Bayless instructions on making mole. After sauteeing the ancho chiles for 20-30 sec. each, I rehydrated them in hot water for 30 minutes before putting them in the blender.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole
http://www.marthastewart.com/868410/slo ... icken-mole Total Time 4 1/4 hours
Yield Serves 6
4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12)
Coarse salt
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed
1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Directions
Season chicken thighs with salt and place in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. In a blender, puree tomatoes, onion, ancho and chipotle chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, garlic, oil, cumin, and cinnamon until smooth.
Add tomato mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until chicken is tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Serve chicken and sauce topped with cilantro.