Written By: Neha Chandna | Published : June 9, 2014 6:51 PM IST
Looking for a tasty meal to replace plain dal-rice? Try this chicken and quinoa dish. The quinoa substitutes for the rice and the chicken and veggies for the dal. This dish is diabetic-friendly, it is also high in protein and low in fat. It is also full of fibre and is good for someone who is looking for a healthy meal option. Nutritionist Neha Chandna shares the recipe of this dish with us.
Ingredients
Method
Boil the quinoa in chicken broth till the broth is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
In a vessel add 1 tsp oil, garlic and onion and saut for 5 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces and cook till chicken is slightly cooked and set it aside.
Add 1 tsp oil in a pan, saut tomato, zucchini for 8 minutes.
Add the chicken, basil, lemon juice, salt, red chilli powder and cook till chicken is fully cooked for about 10 more minutes.
Serve over hot quinoa.
Calories: 230kcal
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