Ingredients
Method
- Add all the ingredients for the chicken Marinade in a blender.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, garlic cloves, Zest and juice of one orange and one lime, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth texture is reached.
- Add chicken to a bowl or large zip lock bag.
- Pour half the marinade over the chicken and massage until thoroughly coated.
- Allow at least 30 minutes or so to overnight marinate time.
- Heat large skillet to medium high heat with vegetable oil.
- Add chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes until browned and cooked thoroughly.
- Add remaining Marinade and cook until sauce reduces slightly(about 4-5 minutes).
Black Beans
- In a large cast iron skillet heat oil on medium high heat.
- Add onions and saute until translucent about 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue to saute another 30 seconds.
- Add Black beans and spices. Cook 5-8 minutes.
- Mash half the beans with a potato masher and mix with the rest.
- Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Cilantro Lime Rice
- In a large saucepan heat oil over Medium high heat.
- Add onions and saute until softened.
- Add rice and stir to coat for about a minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer with lid on about 15 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat allowing Rice to set for another 5 minutes.
- Add lime, cilantro and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Finally serve in bowls with black beans and chicken along side.
Also pairs well with Mango salsa and plantains.
