This is a great meal to fuel your body (or replace fuel used from a workout).
Almond and Quinoa with Thai Chicken
This is a great meal to fuel your body (or replace fuel used from a workout).
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups quinoa
- 4 skinless chicken thighs sliced in strips
- 1 Tbsp mixed spice
- 2 Tbsp tablespoon sesame oil
- 70 g sliced almonds
- ¾ cup dried apricots finely diced
- 1 red capsicum finely diced
- 1 orange zest and juice
- 600 g frozen green vegetables steamed
- fresh mint to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa following the packet directions. Coat chicken with mixed spice. Heat oil in frying pan and cook chicken over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Drain quinoa and toss with almonds, apricots, capsicum, orange zest and juice. Place chicken on top of quinoa and serve with greens. Garnish with fresh mint (if using).
Notes
From: Moulds, Jess; 5pm Panic In (Nov 14) Healthy Food Guide
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