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Lemon Pepper Chicken

2 T       Olive oil
1          Onion, chopped
3          Garlic cloves, minced
1 T       chili powder
1 T       Oregano         
2          skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut in ¾’ pieces
1          large can, chicken broth
1          package frozen corn
1          14 oz. Can chopped tomatoes
½         bunch cilantro sprigs, tied together

Juice of 2 limes
chopped cilantro

 

Heat oil in heavy large pan over medium-high heat.  Add onion and garlic; saute until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.  Add chili power and oregano, stir 1 minute.  Add chicken, stir 2 minutes.  Add broth, corn, tomatoes and the cilantro; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through – about 15 minutes.  Discard cilantro springs. 

Add chopped cilantro and lime juice right before serving.  Season with salt and pepper.