Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken
Acapulco Chicken is a lively sauté of bite-size chicken with green bell pepper, onion, jalapeños, and chunky tomato, seasoned with chili powder and hot pepper sauce. It balances juicy, fresh tomato flavor with warming spice and a peppery finish, making it a quick choice for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Season chicken with 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 no longer pink. Remove it from the skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
- 2
In the same skillet, stir-fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, remaining chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.
- Calories 669.17 kcal High 33%
- Protein 63.91 g Good Source 128%
- Carbohydrate 60.17 g 22%
- Total Fat 22.52 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 2.7 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.7 mg High 48%
- Sodium 417.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 13.99 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 17.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 94.59 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 6.24 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 2020.11 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin A 211.55 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 46.96 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Acapulco Style Spicy Chicken is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 669.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 669.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken healthy?
- Acapulco-Style Spicy Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 669.17 calories and 63.91 g of protein, or 128% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 417.17 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.7 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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