Garlic Chicken With Quinoa |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I based this quick and easy stir-fry recipe on a recommendation from Trader Joe's. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a South American grain, lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fat than white rice. Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, uncooked |
2 cups chicken broth |
20 leaves fresh basil, chopped |
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
1 small onion, thinly sliced |
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced |
1 green bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons garlic, minced |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook the quinoa in the chicken broth as you would prepare rice (stovetop, microwave, or rice cooker), mixing in the basil just before serving.
2. Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken till browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add vegetables; stir fry 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic, salt, pepper; continue to stir fry till peppers are slightly limp.
5. Top the quinoa with the stir fry mixture and serve hot.
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