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Spicy Thai Chicken and Quinoa Recipe

Spicy Thai Chicken and Quinoa Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Spicy Thai Chicken and Quinoa recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken and crunchy vegetables with fragrant quinoa, all tossed in a delicious Thai-inspired sauce.


Ingredients

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Quinoa:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water

Chicken Stir-Fry:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Sauce and Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 12 tablespoons sriracha (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa: Under cold water. Cook quinoa with chicken broth until tender.
  2. Cook the chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet, then set aside.
  3. Prepare the veggies: Stir-fry bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas. Add green onions, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Mix soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha. Pour over chicken and veggies.
  5. Serve: Over cooked quinoa. Garnish with cilantro, peanuts, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust sriracha to taste.
  • Enhance with toasted sesame oil before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg