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Cantina Chicken

Cuisine: Mexican
Type: Poultry
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs 1021g / 36ozSplit chicken breasts - boneless
2 teaspoons 10mlChile powder
2 tablespoons 30mlCanola oil
14 1/2 oz 411gCanned Mexican-style tomatoes
1   Green chiles - chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlFresh lime juice
1 tablespoon 15mlHot pepper sauce
  Shredded lettuce
  Monterey Jack cheese - shredded
  Lime wedges
  Corn tortillas - warm

Recipe Instructions

Rub chicken with chile powder. In large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken, cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine tomatoes, chiles, lime juice and pepper sauce, add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. To serve, place chicken on bed of shredded lettuce, top with sauce from skillet. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and garnish with lime, accompany with a basket of warm tortillas.

Source:
Jo Anne Merrill

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