Acapulco Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN ACAPULCO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
• Stir in chicken, soup, sour cream, mushrooms, green chiles, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Spoon approx 1/2 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
• Combine topping ingredients.
• Spoon over tortillas.
• Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 35 minutes.

ACAPULCO CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

ACAPULCO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Boil broth and pickling spice in heavy large saucepan 10 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 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and onions to shallow dish. Top with bell peppers and minced chili.
• Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 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 1 day ahead.)
• Slice chicken and transfer to plates. Top with marinated vegetables and some of the juices. Pass tortilla chips to use as 'pushers'.

CHICKEN ACAPULCO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C.
• Flatten chicken breast with rolling pin.
• Place chicken on cooking tray coated with oil.
• In a small bowl combine taco seasoning and tomato paste. Spread an even amount over each chicken fillet.
• In another bowl place onion, chilli powder, capsicum, tomato and avocado and combine.
• Spread this mixture over each chicken fillet and top with cheese.
• Bake until chicken has cooked through and cheese has melted and browned (20-25 minutes).

ACAPULCO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a greased 9x13" casserole dish.
• Melt butter in skillet. Add flour & cook until golden brown.
• Stir in soup, sour cream, chilies, onion salt & pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour sauce over chicken in casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Cover with foil, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour.
• Uncover & sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN EMPANADAS (EMPANADAS DE POLLO)

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add water and 1/4 cup vegetable oil; mix with an electric mixer until well combined and a dough begins to form, about 3 minutes. Remove dough and knead on a lightly floured surface for about 3 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, cilantro, olives, garlic, sazon seasoning, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Divide empanada dough into 12 pieces and form each one into a 4-inch circle. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in the center of each circle, fold in half, and press down on the edges with a fork to seal.
• Heat 1 cup oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add empanadas, working in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

ACAPULCO CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. 1.Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili 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. 2.In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.