Hearty Chicken and Beans
Looking for a filling, nutritious meal that will leave you satisfied? Look no further than our Hearty Chicken and Beans. Our beans are slow-cooked with tender chicken and just the right amount of spices for a flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, our Hearty Chicken and Beans is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron – everything you need to power through your day!
Hearty Chicken and Beans
This dish is full of flavor and heartiness. The chicken is juicy and tender, while the beans are cooked to perfection. This meal is perfect for a winter night, or any night when you need a comforting dish.
Equipment
- 1 large resealable plastic bag
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- Bone and skin chicken; cut into bite-size pieces. In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cumin if desired; add chicken. Cover or close bag and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; set aside. Saute celery in drippings for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beans, water chestnuts and 1 (15 ounce) can spicy chili beans, mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Add undrained chicken.
- Mix water, cornstarch and remaining soy sauce; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until chestnuts, drained and thickened. Serve over rice.
