Black Beans and Rice With Chicken and Apple Salsa
A hearty and flavorful dish combining seasoned black beans, rice, and shredded rotisserie chicken, topped with a fresh apple-cilantro salsa. This Mexican-inspired meal features a perfect balance of protein, grains, and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- •1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
- •½ cup chopped cilantro
- •⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- •1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- •⅓ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •3 cloves garlic
- •1½ teaspoons chili powder
- •1 teaspoon ground coriander
- •¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
- •3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- •2 cans black beans
- •to taste Kosher salt and black pepper
- •4 cups cooked rice
- •1 whole rotisserie chicken
- •5 wedges lime wedges
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.
5 min
- 2.
Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
20 min
- 3.
Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.
5 min