Mexican Lime Chicken with Black Beans and Cilantro
Skillet chicken with smoky-lime seasoning, served with warm black beans and a bright cilantro-lime finish.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chicken thighs (boneless)
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Lime zest
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup Tomato
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro(optional)
- 0.25 cup Vegetable broth
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry. Season with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
- 3
Add black beans, tomato, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring to warm and thicken.
- 4
Taste and adjust salt. Stir in cilantro if using and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
650
33% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 15 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
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