Acapulco Chicken Recipe

Name: Acapulco Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth unsalted de-fatted; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 2 tablespoons pickling spices; 2 each sweet red bell peppers sliced; 1 pound chicken boneless skinless breast halves; 2 each sweet yellow bell peppers sliced; 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper minced with seeds; 1 each onions halved, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, fresh; 3 tablespoons garlic minced

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth unsalted de-fatted
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin ground
2 tablespoons pickling spices
2 each sweet red bell peppers sliced
1 pound chicken boneless skinless breast halves
2 each sweet yellow bell peppers sliced
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper minced with seeds
1 each onions halved, thinly sliced
⅓ cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, fresh
3 tablespoons garlic minced

1
Make sure to use baked (no oil) tortilla chips to keep it light.
2
Boil broth and pickling spice in heavy large saucepan ten minutes.
3
Strain and return liquid to saucepan.
4
Add chicken, onion, vinegar, garlic, oil and cumin to pan.
5
Simmer over very low heat until chicken is just cooked through, about ten minutes.
6
Transfer chicken and onions to shallow dish.
7
Top with bell peppers and minced chili.
8
Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 23 cup, about ten minutes.
9
Pour liquid over chicken and let cool 30 minutes.
10
Add cilantro to chicken mixture.
11
Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, turning chicken occasionally, about 4 hours (can be prepared one day ahead).
12
Slice chicken and transfer to plates.
13
Top with marinated vegetables and some of the juices.
14
Pass tortilla chips to use as pushers.
15
130 calories per serving, 4 g fat, 72 mg sodium, 44 mg cholesterol.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth unsalted de-fatted, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons cumin ground, 2 tablespoons pickling spices, and more.

Yes, Acapulco Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acapulco Chicken

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