Cheesy Firecracker Chicken
Cilantro-Lime Rice and Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 6 slices pepper-Jack cheese
- 2 avocados, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise, and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, basting with Buffalo sauce during last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Top each piece of chicken with cheese; let stand until melted. Top with avocado and tomatoes.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions; stir in cilantro and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat beans according to package directions.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
380
|
267
|
647
|
| Fat (g) | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 32 | 11 | 43 |
| Carb (g) | 7 | 60 | 67 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1435 | 314 | 1749 |
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