1. Rub chicken breasts with chili powder.
2. In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
3. Add chicken, cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
4. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine tomatoes, chilies, 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.
5. To serve, place chicken on bed of shredded lettuce; top with sauce from skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with lime and cilantro; accompany with a basket of warm tortillas.

This recipe is also available on our Hispanic website, Pollo Cantina.

Cantina Chicken

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Cantina Chicken
By IndyBeanr | November 14, 2008, 5:27 pm | Camby, IN

Delicious!!!!!
My kids ate their portions and requested seconds.
I recommend this recipe, it is very easy to make.

Cantina Chicken
By Laurie | February 22, 2008, 6:15 pm | naperville

This is just delicious!
I LOVE the Lime taste in it! It tastes like its from a fine Mexican restaurant.
Due to kids in baseball, I have actually made it 2-3 hours ahead and let it simmer (covered) on very low. Just add 1/2 cup of water if you are doing that. It is so tender then it falls apart. I sometimes add more lime juice at the end for a little more pizzaz.
A real family favorite!

Cantina Chicken
January 6, 2008, 6:38 pm | VA

This is EXCELLENT!! We've been making it on a regular basis for several years now. Look forward to it every time.