What sounds like a strange melange of ingredients marries to create a rich and complex sauce.

This recipe was developed by Paige Grandjean.

Ingredients

3tablespoonsslivered almonds

1(1412-oz.)

Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole Chili

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

can whole tomatoes, undrained

1small (6 oz.)

adobo sauce (from 1 [7-oz.]

can)

2ouncessemisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)

Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker; add chicken thighs and beans.

Using 2 forks, shred chicken into large pieces without removing from slow cooker.

Stir in lime juice.

Garnish with avocado, radish, and cilantro.