Acapulco Chicken

Name: Acapulco Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 large tomatoes, cut into chunks; 10 drops hot pepper sauce

Submitted by ngibsonn

"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 chile powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired."

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photo by p.winkel

Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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

directions

Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chile 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 chile powder and hot pepper sauce.
Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

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Reviews

this was really good. I used tony Chachere's in addition to all the other seasoning. It gave the dish a good kick. I served it over rice. over all a wonderful recipe

bucketgirl22
I used Emeril's Original Essence instead of salt/pepper/chili powder, and added about a 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and some water as needed to create a bit of a sauce for it. Turned out really, really good. I'll definitely be making this one again!

boerbabe
This is a favorite at our house. Nice and spicy, but it doesn't have to be. I used jarred jalapenos instead of fresh. Love it!!!!

MarieDanette
A VERY PRETTY DISH! Both my husband and I loved this dish, however, we didn't agree on the "spicyness"...I thought is was "perfectly spicy" and he "didn't think it was spicy enough". I didn't change the recipe at all, however, I though it was a little dry. I might have cooked it a little too long. We will have this again soon and I'll try to stabilize my cooking times!

p.winkel
This is an amazing dish! Hubby and I loved it. It was so colorful, and very delicious. We had it with saffron rice and a little sour cream. I might make it a tad bit spicier next time (personal preference). Thanks for a definite keeper!

Lingering_Dream

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Tweaks

I used Emeril's Original Essence instead of salt/pepper/chili powder, and added about a 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and some water as needed to create a bit of a sauce for it. Turned out really, really good. I'll definitely be making this one again!

boerbabe