Ingredients
1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless, diced into 1 inch cubes
1tbspcanola oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4green onions,chopped, keep lighter and darker portions separate
2clovesgarlic,minced
1½cupslow sodium chicken broth
1cangreen chilies,(4 oz), chopped
2tsplime zest
3tbsplime juice
14½ozblack beans,(1 can), rinsed and well drained
2cupsminute white rice,(don’t use regular rice)
⅓cupcilantro,chopped
Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and saute for about 6 minutes until cooked through, adding in lighter portions of the green onions and garlic at the last 1 minute of cooking.
Stir in broth, green onion greens, green chilies, lime zest, lime juice, black beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring mixture to a boil, add rice, fully immerse rice in broth, and allow to boil 20 seconds, then remove from heat and immediately cover with a lid. Let rest 5 to 6 minutes.
If needed, return pan to medium heat and cook and toss 1 minute to allow rice to absorb excess moisture.
Remove from heat, toss in cilantro and let rest uncovered for 3 minutes.
