Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls #dinner #chicken

This formula is unique for me all things considered precious to me. One reason I experienced passionate feelings for cooking was on the grounds that I generally had solid, positive female good examples who dependably took such consideration and pride in getting ready dinners for their friends and family. From my grandmother, to my mother, down to my close relatives they demonstrated to me generally accepted methods to place love in nourishment, and how it was the most vital fixing. As of late I lost one of my close relatives, and I need to devote this post and formula to her.

One of my most punctual recollections of my Aunt was her getting ready breakfast for my Uncle and every last bit of her nieces and nephews. She used to make the best wieners, and her kitchen was never dull as she would move and sing all while cooking. We used to chuckle as children since sustenance used to fly around the kitchen at whatever point she was in there, and man her nourishment was ALWAYS stunning!

It's been intense managing losing her, yet I breathe easy because of realizing that she's dependably with me particularly when I'm in the kitchen. In my way of life, we praise life and not passing. So to commend her life and the adoration for the adventure that life takes every one of us on, I chose to get in the kitchen and prepare these Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowls (something I realize she would've cherished) and set out a glass of Wente Vineyard's Riva Ranch Chardonnay as a toast to her and every one of the lives she contacted.

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Ingredients :

Chicken :

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 large chicken breasts, diced
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Black Beans :

2 tsp. vegetable oil
½ yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans black beans, drained
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
salt and black pepper to taste

Cilantro-Lime Rice :

1 tsp. vegetable oil
½ yellow onion, diced
1 ½ cups Jasmine rice
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
Zest and juice of 2 limes
½ cup cilantro, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions :

Chicken :

To a blender, combine the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Add the cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper, 4 cloves garlic, zest and juice of 1 orange, and the zest and juice of 1 lime to the blender. Blend together until everything is finely chopped and smooth.
Add the chicken to a bowl or a Ziploc bag and pour half the marinade over the chicken. Toss to coat and allow the chicken to sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the marinade.
Heat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot add the chicken and cook, 10-12 minutes or until browned all over and cooked throughout. Add the remaining marinade to the skillet and cook until it has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.

Black Beans :

Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute 30-60 seconds. Add the black beans and spices and cook for 5-10 minutes. Using a potato masher, mash about half of the beans in the pan, then mix it all together. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Cilantro Lime Rice :

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until soft. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil allowing to toast for about a minute. Add the chicken broth and increase the heat to high, allowing it to come to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and place the lid onthe pan. Cook for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has absorbed.
Turn off the heat and allow rice to sit with the lid on for an additional 5 minutes. Add the lime, cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve, divide the cilantro lime rice among bowls. Top with chicken and black beans. Add mango salsa and fried plantains if desired!

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