CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

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Originally from Shape magazine and adapted to suit my tastes and simplify the preparation. This is healthy and comforting with a pleasing, but approachable combination of spices that even picky eaters will enjoy. Though full of flavor this is not spicy hot, so feel free to adjust to your own tastes. A word of caution, this makes 6 perfect portions for my weight watching lifestyle but if you have hungry eaters at your table, it may only serve 4 or 5.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

nonstick cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup dark rum
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove, ground
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
4 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle pepper on chicken and cook in skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, so that the surfaces have a nice brown color and are no longer opaque. Remove the chicken to a plate and return the pan to heat.
  • In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion . If the pan become dry, add 2 tablespoons of broth to skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring frequently. In the last minute of cooking, add the garlic.
  • Add tomato sauce, remaining broth and rum to skillet and mix well. Add green and/or red pepper, reserved chicken and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 min or until chicken is tender and liquid has thickened.
  • Stir in beans and heat another 2-3 minutes Place rice on large platter and top with chicken and bean mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 334.4, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 27.6

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