CUMIN CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS

Cumin Chicken With Black Beans image

i got this recipe from Real Simple website. Its GREAT either warm or cold. I also need to put this in safekeeping!

Provided by mommaem

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups black beans (about 2 cans)
1 1/4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in halve
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

Place chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper.
Pound with mallet to 1/2 inch thickness.
Combine cumin with cayenne pepper and rub over chicken.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté chicken for 4 minutes per side.
Remove to a cutting board.
Return to skillet with pan drippings to med heat.
Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring 1 minute.
Add the beans, tomatoes and 3 tbsp water.
Cook 1-2 minutes until ingredients are heated.
Remove from heat and toss with scallions, cilantro & vinegar.
Slice chicken and arrange on top of beans.
Enjoy, yum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.7, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 170.2, Sodium 165.6, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 54.5