Protein Recipe
Make Protein Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken breast under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 3
Chop the Broccoli
Wash the broccoli and cut it into florets. You can steam or boil them to your preference.
- 4
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 5
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- 6
Prepare the Broccoli
While the chicken is cooking, in a separate pot, steam or boil the broccoli florets for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Once the chicken is cooked, add the cooked quinoa and broccoli to the skillet. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything together gently. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
