ACAPULCO CHICKEN

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Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chili powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Provided by CapeCodLorrie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
10 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 635.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Shahed Gaming
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This Acapulco Chicken is the perfect dish for a summer cookout.


My Creation & My Home Garden
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this recipe is still delicious. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too hot.


Masande Kwelimfene
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Khairul Alom
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I love the smoky flavor of this dish. It's a great way to cook chicken on the grill.


Menna Adel
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This Acapulco Chicken is a great way to add some Mexican flavor to your next meal.


Mustafa Alkorami
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up your usual routine.


Sonakchi
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


saqqunation
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Josh Berry
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it.


Abdulah Sindhu
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Lelentle Nfila
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken comes out so moist and flavorful.


Rehan Bhatti
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a great way to add some spice to your life.


A A Ramyalatha Perera
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This was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the flavor.


sujonaaktar sujonaaktar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


mahabob ilektonik
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This Acapulco Chicken is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. My family loved it.


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