Description
A vibrant, healthy bowl combining sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Honey-glazed chicken rests on fluffy quinoa with fresh jalapeños and spinach for a balanced, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Quinoa – 1 cup uncooked
Chicken Breast – 2 large (boneless, skinless)
Honey – 3 tbsp
Jalapeños – 2 whole
Spinach – 4 cups chopped
Oil – 3 tbsp
Salt – 1 tbsp (1 tsp for quinoa, plus extra for chicken)
Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 1 minced clove
Smoked Paprika – 1 tsp
Instructions
Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot. Toast quinoa for 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Boil, then simmer 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes.
In a saucepan, whisk honey, vinegar, garlic, and 1 jalapeño (with seeds) until steaming.
Simmer 4-5 minutes, then stir in smoked paprika.
Pat chicken dry. Heat 1 tbsp oil and cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side. Glaze with sauce.
Serve quinoa topped with chicken, remaining jalapeños, spinach, and glaze.
Notes
For halal option, ensure chicken is halal-certified.
Substitute turkey breast for chicken.
Use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) as a time-saver.
Adjust spice level by removing jalapeño seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg