How To Make Spicy Chicken with Rice & Beans
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
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Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add rice to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and minced jalapeno. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
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Slice the cooked chicken breasts and serve over the rice and bean mixture.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 754mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 33g
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