Quinoa Chicken Stir-fry


  

Cooking time: About 30 minutes
Prep time: About 20 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

    

Ingredients

    

Directions

  1. Cook chicken (fry, broil, grill) until no red liquid comes out when you prick it.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
  3. Boil 1 cup of water, add quinoa, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Uncover quinoa, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  5. Heat 1 T. oil in a wok or heavy skillet. Stir-fry carrots 1 minute.
  6. Add bell pepper, garlic, ginger and jalapeño peppers. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
  7. Add snow peas and stir-fry 3 minutes.
  8. Remove vegetables to a bowl and clean wok.
  9. Reheat wok and add 1 T oil. Add cooked quinoa and beaten egg. Stir-fry 3 minutes.
  10. Add vegetables, chicken, green onions, cilantro and soy sauce. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
  11. Serve immediately.

Adapted from a recipe our daughter, Kirsten, found on Epicurious.com

 

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