This is a great meal to fuel your body (or replace fuel used from a workout).
Keyword: Almond and Quinoa with Thai Chicken, Chef Ray, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Food Guide, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups quinoa
4 skinless chicken thighssliced in strips
1 Tbspmixed spice
2 Tbsptablespoon sesame oil
70g sliced almonds
¾ cup dried apricotsfinely diced
1 red capsicumfinely diced
1 orangezest and juice
600g frozen green vegetablessteamed
fresh mintto 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).