This vibrant one-pot meal stars juicy chicken thighs and smoky, spicy black beans.

A few simple ingredients like chipotle chiles, lime, and cilantro deliver layers of flavor with minimal effort.

Youll start by simply searing bone-in chicken thighs before an onion cooks in the savory drippings.

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Stirring in cilantro and lime juice before serving guarantees this hearty meal also feels bright and fresh.

Turn leftovers into a grain bowl.

This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.

Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high.

Transfer to a plate.

Stir in broth, chiles, and beans.

Add chicken to broth and bake:

Return chicken to skillet, skin side up.

Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken reads 165F, about 15 minutes.

Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Serve with lime wedges and tortillas.

Make-Ahead:Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.