CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO, AND QUINOA STIR-FRY
It seems that everywhere I look lately, there are great quinoa recipes. This is one of them! The colors are vibrant, it's easy to make, and it tastes great! I've modified it slightly from the version in Prevention Magazine: (1) non-stick spray; (2) pre-grilled chicken; (3) an extra clove of garlic; (4) an extra jalapeno pepper; and (5) optional chicken broth and lime juice.
Provided by Kathy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Chop up all the vegetables. But don't combine them, keep each separate.
- Combine water and quinoa in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed. About 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the sweet potato into another small saucepan with enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm. I add them to the cooked quinoa, and cover the pot to keep warm.
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan or wok over medium high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or use 2 teaspoons canola oil (or a little chicken broth). Add chicken and cook until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes (If using pre-cooked chicken, heat for just a minute or two). Remove to a bowl and keep warm.
- Return frying pan to heat and add more nonstick spray or another 2 teaspoons canola oil or chicken broth. Add onion and jalapeno pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, garlic and cumin. Continue cooking until veggies soften, about 2-3 minutes. If desired, add 1/2 cup chicken broth to make the dish more moist.
- Stir in peas and chicken and cook 2 minutes.
- Add quinoa and sweet potato. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro, salt, black pepper.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
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Isabell Wilson
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this vegetarian stir-fry. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Hermet hat
[email protected]This stir-fry was so flavorful and easy to make. I used a different type of vegetables and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Kyan Miller
[email protected]I made this stir-fry for lunch today and it was delicious! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Moriah Morrison
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of quinoa and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Shakib Islamic
[email protected]This stir-fry was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Oladimeji Adeleke
[email protected]I made this stir-fry for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Salman Zalmi
[email protected]This stir-fry was a great way to use up leftover chicken. The flavors were delicious and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
md sfik
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this vegetarian stir-fry. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahsan Riasat
[email protected]This stir-fry was so flavorful and easy to make. I used a different type of vegetables and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Baldi Locks
[email protected]I made this stir-fry for lunch today and it was delicious! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Leyla
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of quinoa and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
noah byrnes
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of stir-fries, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Denise Afro
[email protected]This stir-fry was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Apon Khan
[email protected]I made this stir-fry for dinner last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Sebi Tanasie
[email protected]This stir-fry was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked, and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.