First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh
strainer or sieve. Bring a medium saucepan to
medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove
any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few
minutes. This step is optional but really adds to
the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa. Next
add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a
boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer,
covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12 to 13
minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid
has been absorbed.
While the quinoa cooks, prep your veggies.Chop
onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley. Mince
your garlic and slice grape tomatoes in half.
Pat chicken dry with paper towel, then place a dry
paper towel on top. Using a meat mallet or heavy
pan, pound to a quarter inch thickness.
In a large shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag,
combine cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne
pepper with juice of lemon, minced garlic, and 1
TBSP olive oil. Add chicken and coat with the
spices. Set aside to marinate at room temperature
for at least 10 minutes.
Snag your now fluffy quinoa from the pot and give
it a little fluff with a fork. Season with salt
and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Remove chicken from marinade and season both sides
with half tsp salt and black pepper as desired.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan from naan over
medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add chicken.
Cook until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees
F), approx 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer
chicken to a plate and allow to rest while you
prep your quinoa bowls.
Combine onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes,
and parsley in a bowl and dress with juice of one
lemon and 2 TBSP olive oil. Season if desired.
For the tahini sauce, whisk together tahini, lemon
juice, and minced garlic. Slowly add warm water,
whisking well until thin and saucy. Season with
salt, pepper, and paprika.
Slice your chicken into thin strips or chop into
bite-sized pieces.
Now let's toss it all together. You can plate the
veggies and chicken on top as pictured above or
toss the quinoa with the veggies first for
goodness in every bite! Dress with tahini sauce
and dig in.
Originally Submitted
5/15/2017
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