Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Salsa Recipe

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Mango salsa 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.

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Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Salsa Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
  • Yield: 5 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 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 diced seeded jalapeno pepper

Directions

  • For marinade, in a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn and baste with reserved marinade. Grill 7-10 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting occasionally. Serve with salsa. Yield: 5 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa equals 266 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Salsa in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p157

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Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2011 by cdunks

My husband and I had this w/ quinoa and grilled zucchini- Delicious. This is a great easy, healthy recipe that is definitely a go-to for busy week nights.

 
 
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