Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa
By Hobbykoch ·
Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option
- Servings
- 4
- Prep time
- 10 Min.
- Cook time
- 25 Min.
- Total time
- 35 Min.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 100g quinoa
- 600ml hot chicken stock
- 100g dried apricots sliced
- ½ x 250g pouch ready-to-use Puy lentils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions cut into thin wedges
- 1 bunch spring onions chopped
- small bunch coriander chopped
Instructions
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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
per serving
| Energy | 386 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7 g |
| of which saturates | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| of which sugars | 15 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 47 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Provided by the author, partly estimated. Please check ingredients and allergens yourself.
Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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