Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced sweet pepper ( red, green, yellow, or a combination)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained ( about 1 can, red beans work too)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained, reserve juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice ( from reserved)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil ( or extra virgin olive will work too)
Directions
- Combine chicken, peppers, beans, corn and pineapple in 2 quart glass casserole dish.
- Dissolve cornstarch in pineapple juice and stir it in along with remaining ingredients except lime and coconut oil.
- bake at 350 for 30 - 40 min until chicken is done.
- stir in coconut oil.
- serve with lime wedges, or add fresh squeezed lime juice before serving.
- enjoy!
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