Description

This quick and colorful stir fry combines protein rich chicken and nutritious quinoa with vibrant vegetables for a balanced, flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cooked quinoa

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 pound chicken breast, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 cup broccoli florets

1/2 cup peas

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 eggs, beaten

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

2. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.

3. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.

4. Add garlic to the skillet and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add carrots, broccoli, peas, and bell pepper and stir fry until crisp tender.

6. Push vegetables to one side, add eggs and scramble until set, then mix with vegetables.

7. Add cooked quinoa and chicken back to the skillet.

8. Pour in soy sauce and stir fry everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.

9. Stir in green onions and remove from heat.

10. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stir-fry
Cuisine: asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 700
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 6
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: chicken quinoa, veggie fried quinoa, healthy dinner, easy stir fry, meal prep, high protein