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Almond and apricot quinoa with chai chicken

This flavourful chicken and quinoa recipe is diabetes friendly, high in fibre and iron, and ready in just 30 minutes.

  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups quinoa
  • 4 skinless chicken thighs, sliced in strips
  • 1 tablespoon mixed spice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 70g sliced almonds
  • ¾ cup dried apricots, finely diced
  • 1 red capsicum, finely diced
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 600g frozen green vegetables, steamed
  • fresh mint, to garnish (optional)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Cook quinoa following 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.

    2 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).

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check mixed spice is gluten free

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