Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders, cubed
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 sweet bell peppers, colors of choice, diced
  • 4 small cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium, organic chicken broth
  • juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, including juice, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice, rinsed
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • a small handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Instruction

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, on medium/high heat.
  • Add the chicken season with sea salt and pepper and sauté for about 7 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  • Set chicken aside.
  • Add 1 more Tbsp of oil to the skillet.
  • Add onion, garlic, peppers and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken broth, lime fresh juice, beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
  • Add chicken back to the pan.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge in air-tight containers for a max of 5 days.