Chinese Chicken Fried Quinoa

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

1 pound chicken breast cubed and lightly sprinkled with salt and pepper
2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil
1 yellow onion chopped
2 large stalks celery diced
2 carrots diced
3-4 cups chopped veggies of choice eg, red bell pepper, broccoli, snow peas, zucchini, mushrooms
1 cup cooked quinoa cooked in lightly salted water, cooled
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a wok or large heavy frying pan over high heat. Cook the chicken then add the onions and fry until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add any hard veggies and cook for 3-4 minutes then add any soft veggies and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Fry until the veggies are soft but still have some crispiness to their bite. Add the seasonings. Add the cooked quinoa and stir to combine. Heat through and add more soy sauce or sesame oil according to taste. Serve immediately.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Chinese

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