Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Quinoa and Rice Noodles

This Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry combines tender chicken pieces with fresh, colorful vegetables, all tossed together in a savory sauce. Served over a bed of fluffy quinoa and delicate rice noodles, this dish is a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced
• Quinoa - 100 grams, rinsed
• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Broccoli florets - 100 grams
• Snow peas - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions - 2, chopped for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon for garnish

Steps

1. Start by cooking the quinoa according to package instructions, typically in 200ml of water for about 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 5-7 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Add the sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring everything together to combine and heat through for another 2 minutes.
7. Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet, tossing to mix everything together evenly.
8. Serve the stir-fry over a bed of quinoa, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken and quinoa, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of colorful vegetables, promoting overall health.

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