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Spiced Chicken with Mint and Feta Quinoa

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  • 15 Jan 2018
Spiced Chicken with Mint and Feta Quinoa
Prep: 21 Minutes - Cook: 12 Minutes - Serves 4
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Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup white grain quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 600g chicken tenderloins, trimmed
  • 2 tblsps Middle Eastern spice mix
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 60g baby rocket leaves
  • 100g Greek feta, crumbled

DRESSING

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tblsp white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jug. Mix well. Set aside.

    2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Place in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to boil. Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl to cool.

    3. Coat chicken in spice mix. Heat an oiled, large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add chicken in two batches. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove.

    4. Add mint, rocket and feta to cooled quinoa. Toss gently.

    5. Place quinoa mixture on a serving plate. Top with chicken and drizzle with half the dressing. Serve remaining dressing separately.

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