GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH QUINOA, PEPPERS & BASIL

GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH QUINOA, PEPPERS & BASIL image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 cup Organic Quinoa (prepared with chicken stock)
2 cups Chicken broth
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 tbsp olive oil (can also use garlic-infused olive oil)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
20 leaves fresh sweet basil, julienne
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare quinoa: over stovetop, 1 cup quinoa into 2 cups chicken broth until all water is absorbed 2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces 3. heat large nonstick skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes (or until golden brown) 4. Add onions, bell peppers; saute for 1 or 2 more minutes 5. add garlic and saute until peppers become slightly limp, but still bright, about 1 to 2 minutes 6. season with salt and pepper 7. remove pan from heat and add basil & quinoa. Toss until basil wilts. 8. season with Parmesan cheese.