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Spicy Cajun Chicken Quinoa

VIEWS 495

Energy (kcal) - 138

Protein (g) - 12.1

Carbohydrate (g) - 12

Fat (g) - 3

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa makes a yummy meal with a double boost of protein coming from chicken and quinoa. Low in calories, high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins such as B vitamins, and prepared in a healthy cooking method such as baking, served on a bed of steamed leafy greens, Cajun chicken quinoa makes a perfect dish.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Chicken - 50 g, palm size
  • Cajun seasoning - 1 tsp
  • Uncooked quinoa - 15 g
  • Chicken stock / plain water - 1 cup (alter as per consistency)
  • Olive oil - ½ tsp
  • Salt - use minimum, to taste
  • Onions, finely chopped - ½ small
  • Coriander leaves, finely chopped - to garnish

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Heat oven to 180 - 200C. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin.  Step 2 Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.  Step 3 Meanwhile, pressure cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender.  Step 4 Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together. While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a non-stick pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins.  Step 5 Toss the onions into the quinoa and chicken, mix well garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy hot.
  • Recipe Category:
  • Quinoa And Barley
    Recipe Title:

    Spicy Cajun Chicken Quinoa

    Recipe Views:
    495
    Recipe Type:
    Non Veg
    Recipe Kcal:
    138

    Energy
    (kcal)

    12.1

    Protein
    (g)

    12

    Carbohydrate
    (g)

    3

    Fat
    (g)

    Khyati's
    Health-O-Meter Says:

    Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa makes a yummy meal with a double boost of protein coming from chicken and quinoa. Low in calories, high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins such as B vitamins, and prepared in a healthy cooking method such as baking, served on a bed of steamed leafy greens, Cajun chicken quinoa makes a perfect dish.

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Chicken - 50 g, palm size
    • Cajun seasoning - 1 tsp
    • Uncooked quinoa - 15 g
    • Chicken stock / plain water - 1 cup (alter as per consistency)
    • Olive oil - ½ tsp
    • Salt - use minimum, to taste
    • Onions, finely chopped - ½ small
    • Coriander leaves, finely chopped - to garnish

    DIRECTIONS:
    Step 1 Heat oven to 180 - 200C. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin.  Step 2 Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.  Step 3 Meanwhile, pressure cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender.  Step 4 Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together. While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a non-stick pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins.  Step 5 Toss the onions into the quinoa and chicken, mix well garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy hot.
    Recipe Title: Spicy Cajun Chicken Quinoa
  • Recipe Category: Quinoa And Barley
  • Recipe Views: 495
    Recipe Type: Non Veg
    Recipe Kcal:

    Energy 138 (kcal), Protein 12.1 (g), Carbohydrate 12 (g), fat 3 (g).





    Khyati's
    Health-O-Meter Says:

    Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa makes a yummy meal with a double boost of protein coming from chicken and quinoa. Low in calories, high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins such as B vitamins, and prepared in a healthy cooking method such as baking, served on a bed of steamed leafy greens, Cajun chicken quinoa makes a perfect dish.

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Chicken - 50 g, palm size
    • Cajun seasoning - 1 tsp
    • Uncooked quinoa - 15 g
    • Chicken stock / plain water - 1 cup (alter as per consistency)
    • Olive oil - ½ tsp
    • Salt - use minimum, to taste
    • Onions, finely chopped - ½ small
    • Coriander leaves, finely chopped - to garnish

    DIRECTIONS:
    Step 1 Heat oven to 180 - 200C. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin.  Step 2 Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.  Step 3 Meanwhile, pressure cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender.  Step 4 Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together. While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a non-stick pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins.  Step 5 Toss the onions into the quinoa and chicken, mix well garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy hot.

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    Spicy Cajun Chicken Quinoa - BY KHYATI RUPANI

    10 FEB 2018
    VIEWS 495

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