Incredible Mole Chicken & Vegetables on the Stovetop - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ pound boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin, divided
• 1 cup onion, peeled, 1" pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup fresh peppers, multi colored, 1" chunks
• ¾ cup fresh carrots, 1" chunks (I used orange & yellow carrots)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 ½ tablespoons raw sesame seeds
• 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle in adobe, coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons almond butter, smooth or chunky
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes in juice (I used Pomi brand)
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, optional
• 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate, chopped, 88% cocoa
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1 cup zucchini, 1" pieces, yellow or green
• ½ cup garbanzo beans, cooked, drained