Caribbean Chicken With Black Beans Recipe

Name: Caribbean Chicken With Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) can reduced sodium black beans; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 roma tomato, seeded and chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; lime juice

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can reduced sodium black beans
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 roma tomato, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
lime juice

1
FOR THE CHICKEN: Combine lime juice, rum, honey, ginger, salt and olive oil.
2
Heat in microwave on high powder for 1 minute.
3
Stir.
4
Rinse chicken breasts and drain well.
5
Place in a non-metal dish and pour the warm marinade over chicken.
6
Marinate for up to 4 hours but at least 30 minutes.
7
Heat grill.
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Cook breasts over low heat, basting occasionally with the marinade.
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(I boil the marinade for 5 minutes after removing the chicken to be on the safe side.)
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Watch carefully chicken doesn't burn.
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The chicken is done when firm to the touch.
12
Discard marinade.
13
FOR THE BEANS: While the chicken is cooking, heat olive oil in saucepan.
14
Add tomato, green onions and ginger and saute on low heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables soften.
15
Add the beans and some of the liquid from the can.
16
Simmer until warm.
17
Just before serving, squeeze lime juice over the beans.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed, 2 tablespoons dark rum, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Chicken With Black Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Chicken With Black Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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