Chicken Thighs With A1 Mole and Corn Avocado Relish #A1

A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. Traditional mole takes a lot of time, but the savory flavor of A1 steak sauce makes a great shortcut for this tasty dish.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons cumin
• 2  tablespoons garlic, fresh minced
• 2  medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  pumpkin seeds
• 1⁄4 cup  A.1. Original Sauce
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 4  ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon  smoked paprika
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2  cups corn kernels, canned or 2  cups  fresh roasted corn
• 1  avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1  lime
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons salt

Directions

1. Make the sauce.
2. In the first vegetable oil, saute chili powder and cumin until dark, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute briefly.
3. Add the tomato and cook down, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
4. Add the A1, chicken stock and pumpkin seeds. Let simmer about 10 minutes.
5. Add the chocolate and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6. Puree the sauce in a blender, using care to vent the top if the sauce is still hot. Reserve.
7. Season the chicken with the second vegetable oil, smoked paprika and salt.
8. In a straight sided skillet over medium high heat, sear the chicken about 5 minutes.
9. Flip the chicken, add reserved sauce and cover. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 - 10 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
10. For relish, combine corn, avocado, juice and zest of the lime, cilantro, olive oil and salt.
11. Serve the chicken thighs with plenty of the sauce and relish on the side.
12. If desired, serve with corn tortillas and other Mexican accompaniments. Enjoy!