Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Black Bean Skillet
5min
10min
1
675
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Chef's Note
This quick skillet is the perfect way to enjoy your Day 1 leftovers! Reheating the rice with a tiny splash of water or lime juice helps restore its fluffy texture.
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Ingredients
8 oz leftover chicken breast, cubed
0.5 can leftover black beans
1 whole leftover green bell peppers, chopped
0.5 cup (raw equivalent) leftover white rice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
0.5 whole lime
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the 1 chopped leftover green bell pepper and 0.5 can of leftover black beans to the skillet, stirring to warm them through for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Incorporate the 8 oz of leftover cubed chicken breast and the leftover white rice (prepared from 0.5 cup raw equivalent on Day 1) into the skillet.
- 4
Toss all ingredients together continuously for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is hot and the rice is thoroughly heated.
- 5
Remove the skillet from the heat, squeeze the juice of 0.5 lime over the mixture, and fold in 2 tbsp of freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
675
49g
76g
20g
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