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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.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 30 mins
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)
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Instructions
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
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 598cal
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Kilojoules 2500kJ
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Protein 36g
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Total fat 25g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 20g
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Dietary fibre 12g
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Sodium 120mg
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Calcium 160mg
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Iron 6.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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