Jerk Chicken With Rice and Black Beans

Submitted by LadyLaura

"From "Real Simple""

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup spiced rum or 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons jerk sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bunch scallion, sliced

directions

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
2. Combine the vinegar, rum, jerk sauce and ginger in a measuring cup or small bowl; set aside.
3. Pound the chicken to an even thickness. Season it with salt and pepper.
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and add the vinegar mixture. Return the skillet to low heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain and remove from pan.
5. Stir the beans into the rice. Add scallions. Serve with chicken.