Acapulco Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook *

ACAPULCO CHICKEN

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups Canned unsalted chicken -- broth, defatted
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
2 tablespoons Pickling spice
1/2 Red bell pepper -- sliced
1 pound Boneless skinless chicken -- breast halves
1/2 Yellow bell pepper -- sliced
2 tablespoons Minced jalapeno chili with -- seeds
1 Onion, halved -- thinly sliced
1/3 cup Rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
3 large Garlic cloves -- minced

baked (no oil) tortilla chips
Boil broth and pickling spice in heavy large saucepan ten minutes. Strain and
return liquid to saucepan. Add chicken, onion, vinegar, garlic, oil and cumin
to pan. Simmer over very low heat until chicken is just cooked through, about
ten minutes. Transfer chicken and onions to shallow dish.
Top with bell peppers and minced chilli. Boil cooking liquid until reduced to
2/3 c, about ten minutes. Pour liquid over chicken and let cool 30 minutes.
Add cilantro to chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled,
turning chicken occasionally, about 4 hours (can be prepared one day ahead).
Slice chicken and transfer to plates. Top with marinated vegetables and some
of the juices. Pass tortilla chips to use as "pushers." 130
calories per serving, 4 g fat, 72 mg sodium, 44 mg cholesterol. From Bon
Appetit's Light & Easy Mar '93.

Makes 6 servings

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