Lime Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Bowl
A quick and easy one-bowl meal with layers of beans, chicken and toppings.
Ingredients
Spicy Chicken:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Black Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
Toppings:
- 2 corn tortillas cut into small strips
- 1/4 cup canola oil amount of oil may vary depending on the skillet size
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium-size tomato chopped
- 1 lime cut into quarters
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (green tops only)
- 1 lime cut into quarters
Instructions
Preparation - Crispy Tortilla Chips:
- Heat a small skillet on medium heat and add canola oil.
- To the pan, add one tortilla strip. When it starts to sizzle, add the remaining tortilla strips to the pan.
- Carefully stir the strips around just a little bit so they don't bunch up.
- Keep a close eye on the tortilla strips because they'll cook fast. Cook until they turn a golden color (about 2 minutes).
- Transfer the tortilla strips onto a paper towel lined-plate to absorb any excess oil. Set aside.
Black Beans:
- Add the black beans to a small sauce pan and warm them on low heat on the stove top. Or warm the beans in the microwave.
- While the beans are warming, make the chicken.
Spicy Chicken:
- Season - To a medium size bowl, add the cut chicken, cumin, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Using kitchen tongs, mix together until the chicken is coated with the spices.
- Cook - To a large skillet, add olive oil. Add the chicken to the pan and stir.
- Let cook while stirring occasionally until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (7 to 10 minutes).
Assemble the Dish:
- Using a slotted spoon, add the warm black beans to 2 shallow serving bowls. Use a slotted spoon to limit the amount of liquid from the black beans that goes into the serving bowls.
- Lay pieces of the warm cooked chicken over the warm black beans and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Toppings:
- Top each serving with lime juice, chopped tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, cripsy tortilla strips and chopped chives (or green onion tops).
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with the remaining lime quarters. Serve warm.