GARLIC CHICKEN WITH QUINOA

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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.

Provided by TajLV

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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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