Best Death Chicken With Quinoa Grain Recipes

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QUINOA CHICKEN



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This is incredibly easy, delicious and spicy! Taste-test approved by a very picky 3-year-old.

Provided by StephR0131

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, or to taste, minced
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 ½ (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground chicken and break into small pieces while cooking until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooked quinoa and diced tomatoes into the chicken mixture; bring to a simmer and cook long enough for the flavors to meld, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 342.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup red quinoa
Zest and juice of 1 lime plus lime wedges, for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
Two 6-ounce chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Roasted Corn Salsa, recipe follows
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup sour cream
Hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup frozen roasted corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
One 2-ounce jar pimientos, drained
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook the red quinoa according to the package instructions. Stir in the lime zest and juice, a pinch of cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a grill for cooking at medium heat.
  • Drizzle the chicken breasts with the olive oil and sprinkle all over with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
  • Build the bowls by splitting the quinoa between two bowls. Slice the chicken breasts and place around the edges of the bowls. Continuing around the outside of each bowl, add the Roasted Corn Salsa and sliced avocado. Crumble the queso fresco on top and add a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with the remaining cilantro, lime wedges and a drizzle of hot sauce.
  • Toss the corn, cherry tomatoes, onion and pimientos in a bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro and salt. Toss and set aside.

ONE-POT CHICKEN WITH QUINOA



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An easy dish packed with vitamin-rich veg and mineral-rich quinoa - a healthy lunch or dinner choice that's quick to prepare

Provided by Justine Pattison

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
2 skinless chicken breasts (about 300g/11oz)
1 medium onion , sliced into 12 wedges
1 red pepper , deseeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
100g green beans , trimmed and cut in half
1/4-1/2 tsp chilli flakes , according to taste
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
100g uncooked quinoa
85g frozen sweetcorn
75g kale , thickly shredded

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or sauté pan. Season the chicken and fry over a medium-high heat for 2-3 mins each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion and pepper to the pan and cook for 3 mins, stirring, until softened and lightly browned.
  • Tip in the garlic and beans, and stir-fry for 2 mins. Add the chilli and spices, then stir in the quinoa and sweetcorn. Pour in 700ml just-boiled water with 1/2 tsp flaked sea salt and bring to the boil.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 12 mins, stirring regularly and turning the chicken occasionally. Add the kale and cook for a further 3 mins or until the quinoa and chicken are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 50 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

DEATH CHICKEN WITH QUINOA GRAIN



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Original recipe calls for 1 C. uncooked rice to replace quinoa grain. Try using pork steaks instead of chicken yum!

Provided by Susan Kelly

Categories     Casseroles

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

8-10 slice bacon
1 c quinoa grain, rinsed, uncooked.
1 fryer chicken, cut-up
dash salt, pepper & paprika
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1 tsp garlic powder
pinch nutmeg (don't leave out!)
1 tsp oregano, dried
2 Tbsp (heaping) parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300°. Line a 9x13 baking dish with the uncooked bacon. Pour quinoa grain (uncooked) on top of bacon. Add cut up chicken on top of grains. Sprinkle salt, pepper & paprika over chicken. Whisk together the rest of ingredients and pour over chicken. Heavily cover with foil and bake at 300° for 2 hrs. No peeking while baking!

SAUTéED CHICKEN AND QUINOA RECIPE



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Get greatness in a dish with our Sautéed Chicken and Quinoa Recipe! Ginger, garlic and more make this Healthy Living chicken and quinoa recipe so tasty.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Diets

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 tsp. oil, divided
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
4 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups loosely packed bok choy cabbage (1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Add quinoa; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), adding 2 Tbsp. dressing to skillet for the last minute. Transfer chicken to plate; top with reserved pan drippings. Cover to keep warm.
  • Add remaining oil, carrots, ginger and garlic to skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or until ginger and garlic are fragrant, but not browned, stirring frequently. Stir in bok choy; cook 1 to 2 min. or until bok choy begins to wilt. Add remaining dressing; cook 2 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender and liquid comes to boil, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon quinoa onto serving plates; top with vegetable mixture and chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

QUINOA STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN



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This speedy, savory meal pairs well with a workout. Quinoa is an unexpected source of energizing iron and amino acids, protein's building blocks, to nourish newly toned muscles. Body bonus: Potassium in the grain can help beat bloat.

Provided by Kerri Conan

Categories     Chicken     Egg     Ginger     Soy     Stir-Fry     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Quinoa     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Healthy     Cilantro     Simmer     Boil     Green Onion/Scallion     Self     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 small red chile, chopped (optional)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
4 ounces grilled chicken breast, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.

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