Friday, October 10, 2014

Chicken, Vegetable and Quinoa


Ingredients
  • 2 cups of Quinoa, cook according to package directions
  • 1 tbsp. grape seed oil
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast, trim into bite sized pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 celery, chopped
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 cup Sriracha (you can adjust more or less)
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice  
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • Cilantro, chopped
Directions:
  1. Quinoa, cook according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, spices and sauté́ until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken & cook until browned on each side. Whisk together honey, lime juice & Sriracha sauce in a bowl (you can add water to make it less thick).
  3. Add the sauce and simmer covered for about 7-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Stirring often. Sauce will thicken a bit as it cooks. Season to taste with pepper & garlic salt.
  4. Finish with a cup of peas and cilantro. Serve over quinoa.