GRILLED LIME CHICKEN W/BLACK BEAN SAUCE

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Make and share this Grilled Lime Chicken W/Black Bean Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christy Luster

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup water
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
1 cup black beans, drained
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, vegetable oil, red pper, and garlic in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag.
  • Add chicken; seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add bell pepper and onion.
  • Cook 30 seconds; drain.
  • Plunge into ice water; drain well.
  • Set aside.
  • In a food processor, add beans, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Pour into a saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until heated.
  • Remove chicken from bag and grill over medium-hot coals.
  • Cook 8-10 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
  • To serve, divide bean mixture onto each of 4 plates.
  • Place chicken breast on top of sauce; top each with 2 tablespoons bell pepper mixture or a fresh tomato salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 288.2, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 29.6

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