Crispy Chicken and Black Bean Bites

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb chicken thighs
• 1/2 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic; sauté in the same skillet 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add drained black beans and cook 3 minutes, lightly mashing a few.

5. 5

   Return chicken to the pan, stir in lime juice, and top with toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve warm with toothpicks.