Description
Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transports you straight to sunny Havana. Juicy marinated chicken is sautéed with colorful bell peppers and sweet onions, then combined with protein-rich black beans and fluffy rice. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at potlucks. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s comfort food that guarantees smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 cups long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken, garlic, cumin, lime juice, and olive oil. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- 4. Combine: Stir in rinsed black beans and pre-cooked rice; simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5. Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg