Cumin Chicken With Black Beans

Submitted by mommaem

"i got this recipe from Real Simple website. Its GREAT either warm or cold. I also need to put this in safekeeping!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless chicken
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 cups black beans (about 2 cans)
• 1 1⁄4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in halve
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

directions

1. Place chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper.
2. Pound with mallet to 1/2 inch thickness.
3. Combine cumin with cayenne pepper and rub over chicken.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Sauté chicken for 4 minutes per side.
6. Remove to a cutting board.
7. Return to skillet with pan drippings to med heat.
8. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring 1 minute.
9. Add the beans, tomatoes and 3 tbsp water.
10. Cook 1-2 minutes until ingredients are heated.
11. Remove from heat and toss with scallions, cilantro & vinegar.
12. Slice chicken and arrange on top of beans.
13. Enjoy, yum.