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Quinoa with Broccoli and Chicken

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Today we're making this Quinoa with broccoli and chicken, a simple recipe that gives a second life to cooked ingredients we have in the fridge. We combine shredded chicken with cherry tomatoes, a splash of soy sauce, and a touch of cayenne to enjoy a dish packed with flavour without any hassle in the kitchen.

Prep: 5 minCook: 5 minServes: 1

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 100gr cooked quinoa
  • 1 handful cooked broccoli
  • 1 handful shredded chicken
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Low-salt soy sauce
  • Ground cayenne pepper

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Place the shredded chicken in a frying pan.
  2. 2Season it with ground cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Add a splash of soy sauce.
  4. 4Toss in the broccoli and the halved cherry tomatoes.
  5. 5Sauté for a couple of minutes until the soy sauce reduces and all the flavours meld together.
  6. 6In another pan, add the quinoa and toss it briefly over heat to remove any excess moisture and make it light and fluffy.
  7. 7Plate up with the quinoa as a base and top with the chicken, broccoli, and tomato mixture.
  8. 8All done! Our Quinoa with broccoli and chicken is ready to enjoy.

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