Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Quinoa, Peppers, and Basil

vicki-in-tucson

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I bought a box of Trader Joe's quinoa and this recipe was on the back. Thought I'd give it a try and it was very tasty.

Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Quinoa, Peppers, and Basil

Serves 4

1 cup cooked quinoa (recipe recommends using chicken stock instead of water for cooking)

1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders

4 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

20 leaves fresh sweet basil, julienned

Grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste.

Cut chicken into one-inch pieces. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add onions, bell peppers; saute for one or two more minutes; add garlic and saute until peppers become slightly limp, but still bright, about one to two minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from heat; add basil and quinoa. Toss until basil wilts; garnish with parmesan cheese.

 
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