There’s nothing timid about the flavors in this southwestern-style entree. Prepared on the grill or broiled, it’s a fast, fun meal for a busy weeknight or a weekend get-together with friends. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Chicken with Black Bean Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Chicken with Black Bean Salsa
Chicken with Black Bean Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Chicken with Black Bean Salsa
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 plum tomato, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- RUB:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Directions
- For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; refrigerate until serving. Combine the brown sugar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub over both sides of chicken.
- Grill chicken on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 269 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.