Zesty Chicken Black Bean And Rice

Ingredients

for 4 servings

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 can black bean, drained
• 1 lime
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and place the chicken skin side down for about 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
3. Take the chicken out and add the onions and cook until they’re translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil and onions, and toast for 3 minutes.
5. Add the garlic then pour in the chicken stock and place the chicken on top of the rice. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
6. Once cooked, take the chicken out and add in the cilantro, black beans, and the juice of one lime. Mix until well-incorporated.
7. Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
8. Enjoy!