quick cuban chicken with black beans and mangos

Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

Sometimes when I'm in a hurry, I buy already-grilled chicken! Obviously, you can prepare your own chicken for this Cuban-inspired meal - just allow extra time.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quick cuban chicken with black beans and mangos

  • 12 oz
    pre-grilled chicken strips (if frozen, thaw)
  • 1 Tbsp
    coconut oil
  • 2 md
    peppers, any color, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 - 1
    jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    light coconut milk
  • 1 tsp
    jerk seasoning or similar
  • 15 oz
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 c
    mango, peeled and chopped (about 1 mango)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2-3
    green onions, chopped (save some for garnish)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped, salted peanuts
  • 1-2 c
    prepared white rice, to serve

How To Make quick cuban chicken with black beans and mangos

  • 1
    In a non-stick skillet, heat oil. Add peppers, onions and garlic. Sauté over medium heat until starting to soften, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet.
  • 2
    Add chicken, broth, coconut milk and seasoning to skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until chicken is heated through.
  • 3
    Return pepper mixture to skillet; add beans and mango. Simmer, cover and cook 2 more minutes or until everything is heated through. Stir in most of green onions. Adjust seasonings.
  • 4
    Serve over rice, garnished with chopped peanuts and remaining green onion.

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