Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups quinoa
– 1 pound chicken tenders
– 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ¼ teaspoon turmeric
– ¼ teaspoon coriander
– ¼ teaspoon onion powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon pepper
– ¼ teaspoon chili powder
– 6 cups kale chopped
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes
– ½ cup toasted slivered almonds
– Chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
1-Cook the quinoa: Place 1 ½ cups quinoa and 2 ¼ cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2-Season the chicken: In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with paprika, turmeric, coriander, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Coat the 1 pound chicken tenders in this mixture.
3-Cook the chicken: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cool slightly, then slice into strips.
4-Cook the kale: Add the 6 cups chopped kale to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
5-Cook the tomatoes: Add the 1 pint cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until softened and slightly charred.
6-Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cooked kale, cooked tomatoes, and ½ cup toasted slivered almonds. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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🍚 Enhance quinoa flavor by cooking it in chicken broth or toasting it dry before adding water.
⏲️ Speed up preparation by using pre-cooked quinoa or prepping quinoa in advance.
🥦 Substitute other vegetables based on availability for variety and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
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- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking and assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 346 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 17 g
