Description
This Cowboy Chicken features juicy chicken cutlets topped with black beans, corn, and zesty BBQ sauce. It’s a flavorful, simple dish perfect for busy nights with the family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets or 2 chicken breasts cut horizontally
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels drained
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce any variety
- ¾ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
- chopped fresh cilantro
- jalapeños
- avocado for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil (500°F) and set the rack 6 inches below the broiler.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1½ teaspoons for the cowboy caviar.
- Season both sides of the chicken using the seasoning mix.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the onion until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, reserved seasoning mix, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir well and heat through for 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Brush barbecue sauce on top and add the shredded cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and avocado if desired.
Notes
Feel free to use any type of barbecue sauce you prefer.
Serve with tortilla chips or over rice for a complete meal.
Storage: Leftover Chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg