Savory Chicken with Lime Quinoa
Spice up some chicken breasts with cayenne pepper, then serve with a zesty side of quinoa with lime and cilantro. Abundant in protein and fiber, this meal will keep you full and give you energy.
With the hot chicken breast sale happening at Safeway, this Savory Chicken with Lime Quinoa recipe is quick to prepare and a delicious way to use up all that chicken.
We love that this recipe calls for quinoa because quinoa is a superpower food that packs an amazing protein punch and keeps you full longer. It’s also a pantry staple in many households.
If you are new to cooking with quinoa – it’s a whole grain that actually has the highest protein content of all the grains. With 9 amino acids, it’s a complete protein on its own. It’s a great alternative to pasta or rice, especially if you are looking to re-balance your diet to include more whole grain foods.
Savory Chicken with Lime Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions:
- Season chicken with salt and cayenne.
- Heat covered sauté pan over medium heat. Coat the pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray and cook chicken breasts until done (internal temperature of 165º). Remove from heat and cover with aluminum foil.
- Add onion to the pan and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
- Add quinoa, chicken broth, and lime zest. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Slice chicken breasts.
- Add lime juice and cilantro to quinoa and fluff with a fork. Top with chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and cayenne.
- Heat covered sauté pan over medium heat. Coat the pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray and cook chicken breasts until done (internal temperature of 165º). Remove from heat and cover with aluminum foil.
- Add onion to the pan and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
- Add quinoa, chicken broth, and lime zest. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Slice chicken breasts.
- Add lime juice and cilantro to quinoa and fluff with a fork. Top with chicken breasts.
Thanks to our friends at Safeway for letting us share this recipe photo with you. We hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we did.
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