Curried Quinoa with Peas and Chicken
Posted by Keith Soto
Quinoa, Curry Powder, Cloves Garlic, Onion, Peas, Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Chicken Breasts, Ground Cumin
Ideal for Rinsing and Straining Quinoa and Rice
Curried Quinoa with Peas and Chicken Recipe
This curry quinoa dish is high in protein and flavor. The warm and spicy curry seasoning complements the tender quinoa, juicy chicken, and sweet peas perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer.
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the quinoa.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to combine.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir together the cooked quinoa and peas in the skillet.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
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