Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls
Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken marinated in citrus and spices, served over a bed of zesty cilantro-lime rice and hearty black beans. Topped with refreshing mango salsa and complemented by sweet fried plantains, this meal is both satisfying and perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Enjoy an explosion of Cuban flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ½ yellow onion, diced (for beans)
- 2 cans black beans, drained
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups Jasmine rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 2 limes (for rice)
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Blend the marinade ingredients: cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, orange zest & juice, lime zest & juice until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Combine diced chicken with half the marinade in a bowl or bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 10-12 minutes until browned. Stir in remaining marinade and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Prepare black beans: Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add garlic, then black beans and spices; cook for 5-10 minutes, mashing half of the beans with a potato masher.
- Make cilantro-lime rice: Sauté onion in oil until soft; add rice to toast slightly. Pour in chicken broth; bring to boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Finish rice: Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with lime zest & juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Divide rice among bowls; top with chicken, black beans, mango salsa, and fried plantains if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 829
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 112g
- Fiber: 24g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 70mg