Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken
Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken brings tender, bite-size chicken tossed with green bell pepper, onion, and jalapeños for a lively kick. The tomato adds a fresh, juicy finish while a splash of hot sauce brightens every bite. Serve it for a quick weeknight Dinner when you want bold, pepper-forward flavor without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Season the chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it is no longer pink. Lift it out with a slotted spoon and keep it warm.
- 2
In the same skillet, stir-fry the bell pepper and the onion until soft. Add the jalapeño peppers, the tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, and the hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for another 3 to 5 minutes; add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.
- Calories 701.99 kcal High
- Protein 62.33 g Good Source
- Carbs 70.57 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 147.5 mg High
- Sodium 417.8 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.64 g Moderate
- Sugar 17.39 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 42.66 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.09 mg Good Source
- Potassium 372.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 173.69 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 34.58 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅