Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

Method

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side. Place chicken and beans in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning after 6 minutes.
  • While chicken mixture cooks, heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and the next 7 ingredients (onion through salt); cook for 3 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring frequently. Add broth, and cook until thick (about 2 minutes). Spoon sauce over chicken mixture.