Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

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  4 cup Rice, White, Long-Grain
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  2 cup Pineapple
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  15 oz Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
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  0.3 cup Yellow Onion
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  0.5 cup Cilantro, Fresh
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  1 Lime(67g)
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  1 Red pepper flakes
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 Tsp Salt, Or To Taste ($0.02)
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  1.3 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  1 tbsp Jerk seasoning blend
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  1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Place the white rice in a pot with water according to package directions. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed (about 18–20 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
2. 2While the rice cooks, prepare the pineapple black bean salsa: coarsely chop the pineapple into pieces similar in size to the black beans. Drain and rinse the black beans, then dice the onion and chop the cilantro. Combine the pineapple, black beans, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Squeeze juice from half the lime over the mixture, add a pinch of red pepper flakes, and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt as needed. Set aside.
3. 3Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place plastic wrap over the chicken and pound gently with a mallet or rolling pin until even thickness. Sprinkle the jerk seasoning over both sides and rub thoroughly to coat completely.
4. 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook 7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 7 minutes until the second side is golden brown, no pink remains in the center, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. 5Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into ½-inch-wide strips.
6. 6Divide the cooked rice evenly into 4 airtight meal prep containers while hot. Top each with an equal portion of the pineapple black bean salsa and the sliced jerk chicken. Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.
7. 7To serve, squeeze fresh lime wedges over the chicken just before eating.