GRILLED LEMONGRASS CHICKEN WITH RED QUINOA AND VEGETABLES

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Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Red Quinoa and Vegetables image

Provided by Akasha Richmond

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Vegetable     Picnic     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Quinoa     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Party     Self     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium shallots, roughly chopped
2 stalks fresh lemongrass (tough outer leaves removed)
1 piece ginger (about 1 1/2 inches), peeled
1/4 cup plus 5 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
3/4 cup red quinoa
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or stock)
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Marinade: Puree shallots, lemongrass, ginger, 1/4 cup oil, lime juice, tamari, sugar, sea salt, pepper, and coriander in a blender until smooth. Place chicken in a baking dish and spoon on marinade, rubbing it on all sides. Cover; chill 1/2 to 2 hours. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook quinoa until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until quinoa absorbs liquid, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat; let sit, covered, until ready to serve. Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat; coat with cooking spray. Cook chicken, turning once, for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, turning once, until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove chicken; let rest two minutes. Slice each breast on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sugar peas and peppers until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat. Add mint and toss. Divide quinoa among 4 plates. Top each with 1 sliced chicken breast and 1/4 of the vegetables.

April Ortega
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Dalilah Athman
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I love the fresh flavors in this dish. The lemongrass and cilantro really brighten up the chicken and vegetables.


Salih Danmaiganye
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's visually appealing and very flavorful.


Julie Ralph
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the sides are the perfect complement.


Loubna Ouqba
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I'm not a fan of quinoa, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was very flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Aaralyn
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled chicken and the sweet vegetables.


Sh Tayyab
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemongrass and chili powder give the chicken a nice kick, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness.


sniperaddictionz 600
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This is a great recipe for a healthy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Sbdbe Bsbhe
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The vegetables are so flavorful and the chicken is a nice addition.


Gg Lol
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.


Martine Monroe
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I had some trouble finding red quinoa, so I used regular quinoa instead. The dish still turned out great!


Scan S
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder.


Saiem Ullah
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I'm not a big fan of lemongrass, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were very flavorful.


Maruf Joy
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for dinner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Innocent Msambi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sides.


shiv yadav
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The red quinoa is also a good source of protein and fiber.


Ramota Opeyemi
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I love the vibrant colors in this dish! The grilled lemongrass chicken looks so appetizing, and the red quinoa and vegetables add a nice pop of color.


Agera Sewuese
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This grilled lemongrass chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the red quinoa and vegetables were the perfect healthy sides. I will definitely be making this dish again.