Easy Grilled Chicken with Spicy Black Beans & Rice - Healthy Recipe

Grilled Chicken with Spicy Black Beans & Rice

YIELD Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1/4 pound) 1/2 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder 3/4 cup hot cooked rice 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans 2 tablespoons diced pimiento 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Lime wedges for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Spray cold grid of grill with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Rub chicken with jerk seasoning. Grill over medium-hot coals 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and chili powder; cook and stir until peppers are soft.
3. Add rice, beans, pimiento and olives to saucepan. Cook about 3 minutes or until hot.
4. Serve bean mixture with chicken. Top bean mixture with onion and cilantro, if desired. Garnish with lime wedges.

This recipe appears in: Chicken NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe Fiber 5 g Carbohydrate 30 g Cholesterol 34 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 18 % Calories 214 Protein 17 g Sodium 436 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1-1/2 Starch 2