Fonio Bowl with Jerk Chicken, Black Beans, and Lime Cilantro Dressing
A vibrant West African grain bowl topped with spiced jerk chicken, seasoned black beans, and finished with a zesty lime cilantro dressing.
⏱ 35 minServes 4West African-Caribbean Fusion
Ingredients
- •2 cups fonio grain
- •1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- •3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- •2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- •1 red bell pepper diced
- •1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •2 limes, juiced
- •1/4 cup olive oil
- •1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- •to taste Salt and pepper
Directions
- 1Cook fonio according to package directions, typically 15-20 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2Toss chicken cubes with jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 3Warm black beans in a separate pot with a pinch of cumin and salt for 5 minutes.
- 4Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 5Divide cooked fonio among four bowls and top with jerk chicken, black beans, and diced bell pepper.
- 6Drizzle lime cilantro dressing over each bowl and serve immediately.
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