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ROD RECIPES 10/9/2006 Hispanic Heritage Day Acapulco Chicken

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

According to the Census Bureau, more than 26 million people in the U.S. are of Hispanic origin. Check out famous Hispanics in the world today and down through History! HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE DAY!

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List of Ingredients

ROD RECIPES 10/9/2006 Hispanic Heritage Day Acapulco Chicken




Acapulco Chicken


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




Recipe

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.
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.