This healthy and nutritious one pot meal is a great lunch or dinner for 4-5 people. It has a good balance of protein and carbohydrates to help sustain even the hungriest members of the family! Cooking time 40 minutes approx.
Quinoa, a flowering plant related to spinach and amaranth, is rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins.
Chicken ingredients
- 1 kg chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin (ground)
- ½ tsp all spice (optional but good)
- ½ tsp himalayan pink salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Quinoa ingredients
- 2 medium onions (diced)
- 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large carrot (shredded)
- 1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked
- 3 cups boiling water
- ¾ tsp himalayan pink salt
- ½ tsp cumin (ground)
- 2 bay leaves
- 500g broccoli (chopped)
Method
- Preheat large deep skillet or a dutch oven on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken ingredients and saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain liquid if necessary and cook until golden brown sides appear. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add olive oil, onions, garlic, carrot, and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add pre-cooked chicken, quinoa, water, remaining salt and cumin, and bay leaves; stir. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- Now it’s time to add broccoli. At this point quinoa should be cooked al dente.
- Add broccoli, stir, cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve hot
