Ingredients

  • 2 uncooked chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 cups precooked brown rice, preheated
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Slice the chicken breasts at an angle to make 1/2-3/4 inch thick slices.
  • Preaheat olive oil on skillet to medium high.
  • Just as the olive oil starts to 'smoke' reduce heat to medium and add the garlic.
  • Quickly stir until the garlic is just aromatic (15-20 seconds) and add chicken.
  • Continue to cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
  • Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp water to the skillet and scrap until the drippings are glazed.
  • In the same skillet combine the black beans, corn, and salsa and heat on low/medium-low until warm.
  • Serve the chicken on a bed of rice with the black beans & salsa mix on the side.