"Dark chocolate and spices add richness to the Mexican chile sauce called mole (MOH-lay). Simmer it in a slow cooker along with chicken thighs for a warming weeknight meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12)
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Coarse salt 1 can
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(28 ounces) whole tomatoes
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1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
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2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed
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1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce
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1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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1/4 cup raisins
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3 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
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3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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3/4 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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fresh cilantro leaves for serving