SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN QUINOA
Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
CHICKEN AND LENTILS
This recipe is an unusual dish that all the family loves and is requested by all from the smallest to the adults. Don't let the 'lentil' ingredient scare you. It is absolutely delicious and very nutritious. It is the dish most often requested in our home. The recipe directions look complicated, but are very simple.
Provided by Lorraine Friberg
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, and set aside.
- Place onion in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the carrot and garlic. Stir in the lentils and broth, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little water to just moisten.
- Stir tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with rosemary and basil. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in lemon juice, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 816.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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