Banana Chicken In Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 green-tipped, medium DOLE^® Bananas, peeled
• 4 (4 oz. each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large garlic clove(s), minced
• 1 tablespoon divided ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
• 1 can (11 to 15 oz.) reduced sodium black beans, drained
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup DOLE Green Onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Cut bananas in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 4 pieces. Rub chicken with garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cumin over chicken and bananas. In non-stick skillet, brown bananas in 1 tablespoon oil on both sides (2 to 3 minutes). Keep warm.
2. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, brown chicken with remaining oil, covered, on both sides for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Add remaining beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, water, oregano, anise seeds, black pepper and remaining cumin to skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with chicken and bananas.