Cajun Chicken Black Bean Bowls with Avocado, Sweet Potatoes & Pineapple

By johnwhorfin

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1” pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1 large sweet potato/garnet yam (approx. 1 pound) chopped into 1/2“ cubes
• 2 bell peppers (any color combo) chopped into 1” pieces
• 1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 15 oz. can diced fire roasted tomatoes drained
• 1/2 fresh pineapple chopped, or more to taste
• 2 Avocadoes peeled, pitted, sliced or chopped
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• 1 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
• 1 tsp EACH salt, brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried thyme , pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 1 tablespoon sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice

Details

Adapted from carlsbadcravings.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add sweet potatoes to a microwave safe dish along with 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, whisk together the Citrus Mix in a small bowl. Set aside.

While the chicken is still on the cutting board, pat it very dry. Mix together the Cajun Spice Mix in a small bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon Mix (for potatoes/beans) and add remaining Mix to the chicken. Toss until evenly coated.

Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in an even layer and let cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes/until seared. Flip chicken over and cook another 1-2 minutes until seared then add 2 tablespoons Citrus Mix. Reduce heat to medium-high and continue to cook and stir until chicken is cooked through, approximately 2 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Wipe out skillet. Add one tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon Citrus Mix and heat over medium high heat. Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper and 1/2 tablespoon Cajun Spice Mix. Stir until evenly combined then pat into a single layer. Let cook approximately 2 minutes, until potatoes begin to char then continue to cook another 1-2 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Remove to a plate and keep warm.

Add black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, remaining Citrus Mix and remaining Cajun Mix to skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 2 minutes until warmed through.

Divide black beans/tomatoes, chicken and potatoes/peppers between 4 bowls (more or less) along with avocado, pineapple and fresh parsley.