Acapulco Chicken Recipe
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Acapulco Chicken

"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."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 large tomato, cut into chunks
  • 10 drops hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 333 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 72mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by KEKY1   view full review
This was GREAT! It took a little while to do but well worth the time. I added garlic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Ds R.   view full review
Definitely a keeper for a busy weeknight or lazy weekend! Made a number of tweaks only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by STEFANIF   view full review
I love this recipe! It's so fast and easy, not to mention colorful and delicious! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by LBREHM   view full review
This recipe was a quick and easy dish, that delivered something a bit different. I did make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by mommaof4   view full review
I added zing to this recipe by changing it up a bit. I didn't add more chili powder after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by MOLSON7   view full review
Quick and easy. I added garlic, 1 cup chicken broth and some corn. will play with the spices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2007 by Renie   view full review
This was a tasty recipe, with a few changes. I used the diced canned tomatoes with jalapenos...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by MISS YVONNE   view full review
5 stars in my book: easy, quick to make, all the ingredients always already on hand, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by lmpenner   view full review
Tastes like stir fry.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by Chicken   view full review
This was spicy, simple and scrumptious! I served it with Mexican Rice III from this site and...

 

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