Best Spicy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Recipes

SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN QUINOA

Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa image

Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
100g quinoa
600ml hot chicken stock
100g dried apricots, sliced
½ x 250g pouch ready-to-use Puy lentils
1 tbsp olive oil
2 red onions, cut into thin wedges
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
small bunch coriander, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin. Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender, adding the apricots and lentils for the final 5 mins. Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together.
While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins. Toss the onions into the quinoa with the coriander and some seasoning, then mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

QUINOA CHICKEN

Quinoa Chicken image

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

Ingredients

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

CRUNCHY QUINOA-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

Crunchy Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Tenders image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs or egg whites
2 pounds chicken tenders, tendons trimmed if necessary
Olive oil, for frying
Ketchup and mustard, for serving

Steps:

Place the quinoa on a clean kitchen towel and blot to remove any excess moisture. Transfer the quinoa to a shallow bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder and paprika. Stir to combine well.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the quinoa mixture, pressing evenly to coat.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin coat of oil and working in batches, if necessary, cook the chicken tenders in a single layer until the quinoa is golden and the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate and serve with ketchup and mustard.