GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

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Black bean salsa with mango gives this dish a Mexican taste without too much heat. I like to slice the chicken and serve it over a long grain and wild rice mix. -Terri Clouse, Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
BLACK BEAN SALSA:
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours. Reserve remaining marinade for basting. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients; toss to combine. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 4 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Javed Dogar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Mukta Banu
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed them in this recipe.


Bishita Prasai
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The salsa is so fresh and flavorful. I could eat it with just about anything.


Wasif Raza
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I love the smoky flavor that the grilled chicken gives to this dish.


Awais Gopang
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This is one of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights.


Josh Shiels
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Miranda Masinza
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This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout.


haribol Chalise
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I substituted black beans for kidney beans in the salsa, and it turned out great.


Haron Khan
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The grilled chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the salsa was delicious.


Marry jain
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Melissa Opoku
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.