Cuban Black Beans & Rice With Chicken Recipes : Chicken Recipes

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, and chickpeas can be a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice offers more nutrients, and quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

Boil water for the rice.

Add Cuban rice to the boiling water according to package instructions.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil for cooking the chicken.

Season the chicken with Goya seasoning and cook until no longer pink inside.

Stir the rice occasionally while it cooks.

Add the canned black beans to the rice once it is cooked.

Mix the black beans with the rice thoroughly.

Serve the rice and beans on a plate, ensuring the beans are visible on top.

Optionally drizzle olive oil or add salsa on top before serving.

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