Black Beans & Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa

Two new recipes in a week, say what?!  :)  This was amazing!!  The boys just had the chicken and apples on the side, but he apple salsa was key to making this super yummy!!

Makes 6

Ingredients

·       1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple

·       1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided

·       1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, divided

·       2 limes

·       1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

·       1–2 tablespoons olive oil

·       3 garlic cloves, finely minced

·       1 teaspoon chili powder

·       3/4 teaspoons coriander

·       1/2 teaspoon cumin

·       1 13.5 ounce can chicken broth

·       2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed

·       kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

·       1 medium rotisserie chicken

·       4 cups cooked brown or white rice

·       4–6 lime wedges

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Instructions

Combine apple, cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and the juice from half a lime.  Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and black pepper.  Set aside.

Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet.  Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes.  Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes.  Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of hte beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes (or longer if needed).  Season with salt and pepper to taste and a big squeeze of lime juice.  Divide rice and beans among plates.  Top with some chicken and apple salsa.  Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.