2teaspoonslow sodium soy sauce,tamari for gluten-free
2teaspoonshoney
3clovesgarlicminced
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Black Beans
14.5ouncesblack beans,rinsed and drained
2tablespoonswater
1teaspoonolive oil
1/4cupdiced yellow onion
2tablespoonsdiced bell pepper
1jalapeño,seeded and diced
1clovegarlic,minced
Salt to taste
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspoondried oregano
1bay leaf
1teaspoonhoney
1tablespoonred wine vinegar
Pineapple Salsa
3cupsdiced fresh pineapple
1jalapeño,seeded and diced
1/4cupdiced red onion
1/4cupchopped cilantro
Juice of a lime
Salt to taste
16corn tortillas
Instructions
Cuban Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
In a glass measuring cup, whisk together all of the remaining ingredients for the chicken, then pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4-6 hours depending on the size of your slow cooker and how fast it cooks. When the chicken is cooked through shred it with two forks.
Black Beans
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, heat the olive oil.
When the oil is hot add in the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook the vegetables until they have softened, about 3-5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium low and add in the remaining ingredients minus the red wine vinegar.
Stir everything together then cover with the lid and let it cook for 10 minutes. Remove the beans from the heat, take out the bay leaf, and stir in the red wine vinegar.
Pineapple Salsa
In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the salsa. Stir together and taste for seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assembling the Tacos
Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds or place them over the open flame of a gas stove for a more charred taco.
Place a scoop of the shredded chicken in the tortilla and top with a spoonful of black beans and pineapple salsa.
Notes
The leftover chicken can be placed in a freezer bag and frozen for a later use.