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In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the pan and brown it until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
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Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.
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Saute onion sprinkled with a little bit of salt until the onion begins to soften.
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Add jalapeno and scallions and cook until onion just begins to brown.
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Then add garlic and saute until the garlic fragrant, about 1 or 2 additional minutes.
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Combine oregano, cumin, paprika, cayenne, lime juice, and brown sugar in a bowl.
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Return chicken to the pan with onions, jalapeno, and garlic, and pour the spice and lime juice mixture over top.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and then quickly reduce heat to medium-low.
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Allow liquid to reduce until it just coats the chicken.
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Then stir in the fresh cilantro and the juice of 1 whole lime.
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Serve the chicken mixture in a soft tortilla spread with a few tablespoons of Mexican Black Beans (recipe can be found in my TastyKitchen recipe box) and topped with shredded cheese and/or Queso Fresco, lettuce, sour cream, and The BEST Guacamole (also can be found in my TastyKitchen recipe box).
