Fiesta Citrus Chicken And Quinoa Food

CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving 1/4 cup for Glaze and put the chicken in a 13-by-9-inch pan and bake for 45 minutes. Baste with the Glaze, turn the pieces over and bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, basting every 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and arrange the chicken on a serving platter.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the shallots and ginger and saute for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Baste the chicken with the glaze after 45 minutes.

FIESTA CITRUS CHICKEN AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Cut one lime into slices (6) and line bottom of small dish. pour in orange juice and soy sauce. Lay chicken breasts in marinade (in fridge) for 45 minutes. Turn over in mixture and let sit an additional 45 minutes (OR place in marinade in bag overnight.).
• Heat grill, salt and pepper both sides of the chicken, and cook chicken low and slow until cooked through. While chicken cooks, bring quinoa water to a boil with lemon ginseng teabag. Remove teabag and add quinoa.
• When quinoa and chicken are almost finished cooking, cut apple and cucumber into cubes. Squeeze a small amount of lemon and lime juice.
• When completely cooked, plate quinoa and spread, then cut chicken on slant and lay over quinoa. Squeeze some fresh lemon and lime juice over chicken and top with cucumber apple salsa. Pair with fresh roasted vegetables for a light a healthy meal.

SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin. Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender, adding the apricots and lentils for the final 5 mins. Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together.
• While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins. Toss the onions into the quinoa with the coriander and some seasoning, then mix well.

FIESTA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the soups, tomatoes, picante sauce, green pepper, onion and chili powder. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips, chicken, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° until bubbly, 40-50 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.