Chicken with Black Beans and Rice: A Delicious Dinner Idea

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while kidney beans are often less expensive.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless breasts are leaner, while drumsticks are usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh flavor and is often more readily available.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder.

Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.

Add black beans, chicken broth, and lime juice; stir to combine.

Return chicken to skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low; cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, covered.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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