Quinoa:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa and let it boil again.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until quinoa is tender.
- Remove from heat and keep covered
- Before serving, mix in green onion, lemon juice and salt
Chicken:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
- Mix cumin, onion powder, paprika, pepper, salt in a small bowl
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and rub spice mixture on all sides
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until chicken is done (approx. 10 min).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest
Avocado Sauce:
- 1/2 large avocado or 1 small one peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Mix avocado, yogurt, water, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt in a blender until smooth
Serve chicken on top of quinoa and add avocado sauce
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