Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad Food

CHICKEN, SESAME AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa according to package directions, set aside to cool.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, scallions and garlic. Immediately turn off the heat and stir. Let cool slightly for a few minutes, then whisk in the lemon juice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Put the cooked quinoa, chicken, cabbage, carrots and peas in a mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

BUFFALO CHICKEN-QUINOA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring quinoa and water to boil in medium saucepan; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until tender.
• Spoon quinoa into large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except 1 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese. (Or if preparing ahead of time, spoon into freezer-proof 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Wrap with foil. Freeze up to 3 months.)
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. (Or if baking frozen casserole, unwrap casserole; cover with additional foil. Bake 1 hour 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 1 hour. Or thaw frozen casserole in refrigerator overnight. Bake, uncovered, 35 to 40 min. or until heated through.)

QUINOA BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the hot sauce, vinegar and olive oil, and add 1 tsp of salt. Set aside.
• Place one cup of rinsed quinoa into a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Spray a pan with cooking spray. Cook broccoli for about 5 minutes until bright green (not too soft). Add broccoli slaw and cook for further 2 minutes. Add a little water if need be.
• Once softened, removed from pan and set aside.
• Add chicken to pan and cook until done. Add 1/4 cup of sauce mixture and cook until it is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• In a large bowl, place quinoa, cooked chicken, vegetable, onions, and blue cheese crumbles.
• Pour remaining sauce over mixture and combine well.

GRILLED BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue to medium. Peel long ribbons from carrot into a large bowl, turning as you go. Add lettuce leaves and celery. Whisk milk with mayo, dill, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir hot sauce with butter and honey in a large bowl. Set both aside.
• Oil grill, then barbecue chicken, covered, until springy when pressed, six to eight minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1/2 - inch thick strips. Add to hot-sauce mixture and turn to coat. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss until coated. Top with chicken and cheese.
• I didn't happen to have romaine, so I used iceberg. Also, no blue cheese, so feta was substituted. We like things hot, so I didn't put the butter or honey in the hot sauce. I used Frank's Red Hot, right out of the bottle.