Best Garlic Chicken With Quinoa Recipes
QUINOA CHICKEN
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
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
GARLIC QUINOA
This is a quick and easy, basic quinoa recipe that we use in our house instead of rice as a great side.
Provided by sjflick
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add quinoa and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and rest mixture 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING
I love this recipe because its simplicity allows me to spend time with my family while not sacrificing taste or nutrition. Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through! -Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely., In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Keep warm., Preheat broiler. Toss chicken with 2 teaspoons oil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place on 1 half of a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss asparagus with the remaining oil, salt and pepper., Remove pan from oven; turn chicken over. Add asparagus. Broil until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and asparagus is tender, 3-5 minutes. Let chicken stand 5 minutes before slicing., For dressing, stir yogurt and mustard into balsamic reduction. To serve, spoon quinoa into bowls; top with chicken, asparagus, avocado and tomatoes. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
QUINOA (COOKED IN GARLIC-CHICKEN BROTH)
This is a perfect accompaniment to fish, chicken or even to make into a salad. It has enough flavor to stand alone, but it's sooo good sopping up juices as pictured! See my Tilapia Provencal recipe on JAP
Provided by Susan Din
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water. Allow to drain well.
- 2. Place garlic and broth in medium saucepan, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3. Add rinsed quinoa and return to a boil. Cover tightly and turn heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve.
GARLIC CHICKEN WITH QUINOA
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.
Provided by TajLV
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the quinoa in the chicken broth as you would prepare rice (stovetop, microwave, or rice cooker), mixing in the basil just before serving.
- Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken till browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables; stir fry 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper; continue to stir fry till peppers are slightly limp.
- Top the quinoa with the stir fry mixture and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.4, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 486.3, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 45.2
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