Acapulco chicken

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCanned unsalted chicken broth, defatted
1tablespoonOlive oil
2teaspoonsGround cumin
2tablespoonsPickling spice
½Red bell pepper, sliced
1poundsBoneless skinless chicken breast halves
½Yellow bell pepper, sliced
2tablespoonsMinced jalapeno chili with seeds
1Onion, halved, thinly sliced
cupRice wine vinegar
¼cupFresh cilantro leaves
3largesGarlic cloves, minced

Directions

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 ⅔ 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