As an ingredient in food, chocolate has become very popular because it is viewed as a healthy additive to recipes.
In addition to being rich in antioxidants, chocolate and cocoa powder add great flavor to both savory and sweet dishes. It also adds a deep dark color to some foods and since we eat with our eyes, it makes food look delicious.
I know it can be difficult to envision chocolate as part of a savory meal and not only in a sweet dessert, but it really adds a new twist to ordinary meals.
Adding chocolate and chili powder to tomato sauce makes a great topping over chicken.
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| Chicken in Chocolate Sauce 4 chicken breasts 1/4 c. oil 1 lg. green pepper, coarsely chopped 1 lg. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 16 oz. can tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 oz. sq. baking chocolate 1/4 tsp. pepper Brown chicken lightly in oil. Remove chicken. Saute pepper, onion and garlic in the oil until onion becomes translucent. Add tomato sauce and salt and pepper. Add chili powder and chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted. Add chicken, and simmer on low heat until chicken is very tender. Serve over rice or noodles. |
