8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry jerk seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
6 tablespoons guava jelly
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon habanero pepper sauce
1 package yellow rice (6 oz.)
1 can black beans rinsed and drained, (15 oz.)
chopped fresh cilantro
Sprinkle chicken with salt and jerk seasoning. In large frypan over medium-high heat, place oil. Add chicken, cook 4 minutes; turn and cook 4 minutes more.
Remove from pan and keep warm. To frypan, add onion, green pepper and thyme; cook 1 minute.
Stir in guava jelly, vinegar, chicken broth and pepper sauce. Add chicken and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, turning chicken once.
Remove chicken, cover and keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil and cook gently until reduced to a glaze. Cook rice according to package directions.
Stir in beans and let stand 5 minutes. Arrange rice and beans on platter; top with chicken and spoon glaze over all. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Virginia Anthony
Jacksonville, FL
2003 5th Place