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QUINOA CHICKEN FRIED RICE
- Natasha Kanade
- December 4, 2023
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Scramble Egg: In the same skillet, pour in the beaten egg. Scramble until fully cooked, then set aside with the chicken.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add sesame oil to the skillet. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant. Add the frozen peas and carrots; cook until heated through.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled egg to the skillet. Add the cooked quinoa and soy sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy a nutritious, protein-rich meal.
Directions:
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Scramble Egg: In the same skillet, pour in the beaten egg. Scramble until fully cooked, then set aside with the chicken.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add sesame oil to the skillet. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant. Add the frozen peas and carrots; cook until heated through.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled egg to the skillet. Add the cooked quinoa and soy sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Quinoa: A complete protein source rich in fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting satiety.
- Chicken Breast: Provides lean protein essential for muscle maintenance and repair.
- Vegetables: Peas and carrots offer vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health.
- Egg: Adds additional protein and essential amino acids.