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

2cCanned unsalted chicken broth, defatted
1tbOlive oil
2tsGround cumin
2tbPickling spice
1/2 Red bell pepper, sliced
1lbBoneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 Yellow bell pepper, sliced
2tbMinced jalapeno chili with seeds
1 Onion, halved, thinly sliced
1/3cRice wine vinegar
1/4cFresh cilantro leaves
3lgGarlic cloves, minced

baked (no oil) tortilla chips

Boil broth and pickling spice in heavy large saucepan ten 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 ten minutes. Transfer chicken and onions to shallow dish. Top with bell peppers and minced chilli. Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2/3 c, about ten 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 one day ahead). Slice chicken and transfer to plates. Top with marinated vegetables and some of the juices. Pass tortilla chips to use as "pushers." 130 calories per serving, 4 g fat, 72 mg sodium, 44 mg cholesterol. From Bon Appetit's Light & Easy Mar '93.

Makes 6 servings

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