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  Caribbean Style Chicken with Black Beans

serves 6

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        nonstick cooking spray
 1/4  teaspoon      salt
 1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      pound         chicken breasts without skin
   2      teaspoons     butter
   1                    onion
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      cup           chicken broth
   1 1/4  cups          long-grain rice
   8      ounces        tomato sauce
 1/4  cup           light rum
   1                    green bell pepper -- seeded & diced
  1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
  1/4  teaspoon      cloves, ground
  1/4  teaspoon      salt
          dash          cayenne pepper
   16      ounces        black beans -- drained
 
Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray.  Salt and pepper chicken and cook in skillet over med. heat for 8-10 mins, or till pieces have begun to brown.  Place in a med. bowl, let cool, and cut into small strips.
 
In the same skillet, melt marg.  Add onion and garlic.  Skim fat
off top of broth and add 2 tablespoons of broth to skillet.
 
Cook for 5-6 minutes or till onion is soft, stiffing frequently.
Meanwhile, prepare rice.
 
Add tomato sauce, remaining broth and rum to skillet and mix well. Add green pepper, reserved chicken and seasonings.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 min or till chicken is tender and liquid has thickened.  Stir in beans and heat another 2-3 mins.  Place rice on large platter and top with chicken and bean mix.

Calories: 300    Fat: 6 grams
 

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