Title: Chicken Acapulco
Categories: Mexican Spicy Poultry
Yield: 6 Servings

4	lb	Frying chicken pieces
1	tb	Vegetable oil
1		Onion, minced
2		Cloves garlic, minced
6		Peppercorns
1/2	lb	Chorizo sausage
2	c	Chicken broth
10	oz	Can tomatoes and green chilies
3		Carrots, diced
7		Inch zucchini, diced
1/4	c	Raisins
3		Whole jalapeno peppers
		Garnish:
1		Whole orange, halved and thinly sliced

In Dutch oven, saute chicken pieces in vegetable oil until browned; remove and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons grease from pan. Add onion, garlic, and peppercorns. Remove sausage from casing, add to onion mixture and saute for 5 to 7 minutes; drain off grease. Add chicken broth and tomatoes; simmer, uncovered until sauce is reduced by a third. Return chicken to mixture. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add zucchini, raisins, and peppers; cook for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Garnish with orange slices to bring out the sweetness of the raisins.

Serves 6 to 8

Source: [Miriam B. Loo's Meal In One Favorites]

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