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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Chicken Quinoa

Air Fryer Chicken Quinoa

A healthy and quick meal combining protein-rich chicken and quinoa, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 500 ml chicken broth (or water)
Chicken
  • 450 g chicken breast, diced
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino garlic powder
  • 1 cucchiaino onion powder
  • 1 cucchiaino paprika
  • 1 cucchiaino salt
  • 0.5 cucchiaino black pepper
Vegetables
  • 75 g bell pepper, diced
  • 75 g frozen peas
Garnish
  • 15 g fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  3. In a bowl, mix diced chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  5. After 10 minutes, add diced bell pepper and frozen peas to the air fryer basket with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender, combine the chicken mixture with the cooked quinoa in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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