Chicken Mole

• 8 Exceldor boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• Salt and pepper
• Tortillas, rice, bread, fresh cilantro, limes (optional, to serve)

Sauce

• 4 dried guajillo peppers, without stems (see note)
• 2 cups of boiling water
• 1 can (798 ml) whole Italian tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate (70% to 85%)
• ¼ cup almonds or sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup dried grapes
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground chipotle pepper
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. coriander powder

Note: Dried guajillo peppers are readily available in most grocery shops in the spice shelves. They are sold in plastic containers.