CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS, SWEET POTATO AND LIME

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CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS, SWEET POTATO AND LIME image

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 medium sweet potato (8 oz) Unpeeled, cleaned well and diced
4 tsp Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cooking oil spray
1 can (15-16 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp salt
1 lime
optional condiments: Pickapeppa sauce, chutney, plain yogurt, chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then onion. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sweet potato. Sprinkle 2 tsp of jerk seasoning over the the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and bay leaves. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes Meanwhile, sprinkle the reamaining 2 tsp jerk seasoning over the chicken. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Grill over medium coals or under your broiler in a grill pan if you have one. Cook 4-5 minutes per side. Stir black beans and salt into the sweet potato mixture. finely shred or zest enough lime peel to measure 1/2 tsp. Stir zest into bean mixture. Cut lime into 4 quarters and set aside. Continue to cook the bean mixture for 4-5 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender. Discard bay leaves. Transfer bean mixture to four plates, top with chicken and serve with lime wedges and other condiments as desired.

Rida Fatima
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the cleanup is minimal.


Kg Gang
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Stace Hathaway
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Justin's Brookes
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley instead.


Op Rahim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly.


Yhrhrhd gs Yhrhrhd
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I served this dish with rice and it was perfect. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Muhammad Suleman
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the habanero pepper. It was still delicious!


Chrissy Lohman
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I added a bit of extra lime juice and it really brightened up the flavors.


shadin mia
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This was my first time making Caribbean chicken and it was a success! The chicken was juicy and the spices were just right.


Hamid Afridi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it came out delicious. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful.


Maimal Khan
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I substituted black beans for kidney beans and it turned out great! This recipe is a keeper.


Syed Faisal Shah
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of sweet and savory.


Anoo Mhmd
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Rubelbai 12
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This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the combination of black beans, sweet potato, and lime was perfect. I especially loved the spicy kick from the habanero pepper. I will definitely be making this again!