Cumin Chicken With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Cumin Chicken With Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans; 1 large clove garlic; 1/2 to 1 Serrano chili; 2 tomatillos, to yield 3 tablespoons chopped; Few sprigs cilantro, to yield 2 tablespoons chopped; 1 small onion, to yield 1 tablespoon chopped; 1 small green pepper, to yield 4 teaspoons chopped; 2 teaspoons lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans
1 large clove garlic
1/2 to 1 Serrano chili
2 tomatillos, to yield 3 tablespoons chopped
Few sprigs cilantro, to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
1 small onion, to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
1 small green pepper, to yield 4 teaspoons chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat broiler, if using.
2
Wash and dry the chicken, and rub the breasts on both sides with cumin and coriander.
3
Rinse and drain the beans.
4
Turn on the food processor, and put garlic through feed tube.
5
Wash, trim and seed the chili, add as much as you like to the food processor and process until finely chopped.
6
Chop the tomatillos.
7
Wash and chop the cilantro.
8
Chop the onion and the green pepper.
9
To the garlic and chili in the food processor add the beans, tomatillos, cilantro, onion, green pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper, and process until mixture is pureed.
10
Prepare stove-top grill, if using.
11
Broil or grill chicken, browning on both sides and cooking until chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
12
Heat the bean puree in a pot slowly until warm.
13
Place the bean puree in the middle of each of two dinner plates.
14
Place the chicken on top, and top with mango salsa.

180

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, and more.

Yes, Cumin Chicken With Black Bean Sauce 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.

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Cumin Chicken With Black Bean Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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