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cuban chicken

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

You can sub all thighs or legs for the whole chicken. For the tomato, I have used 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained).

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(2 ratings)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cuban chicken

  • 3 1/2 lb
    chicken, broiler-fryer (cut into 8 pieces)
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 c
    green bell pepper. seeded and chopped
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 lg
    tomato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

How To Make cuban chicken

  • 1
    Sprinkle chicken with freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2
    In a 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute chicken about three minutes on each side; remove from pan
  • 3
    To pan drippings, add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic. Cook two minutes, or until onions are softened. Stir in cumin, tomatoes, lemon juice and black beans.
  • 4
    Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook until chicken is done and juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Serve with rice.
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