🏷️ Category: lunch
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
Elevate your lunch game with this nutritious and flavorful stir-fry that combines protein-rich chicken breast with wholesome quinoa and brown rice. Marinated with aromatic suya spice and seasoning cubes, the chicken cooks to tender perfection while colorful vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes add freshness and crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this balanced meal delivers 58g of protein and 750 calories per serving, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts or anyone seeking a satisfying, healthy lunch. Impress your taste buds with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s both delicious and budget-friendly at just $3.58 per serving!
🥘 Ingredients
• suya spice1 teaspoon
• quinoa and brown rice mix0.5 cup
• butter1.5 teaspoon
• carrots1 handful
• cherry tomatoes4
• chicken breast1
• garlic2 cloves
• seasoning cubes1 serving
• bell pepper1 handful
• roma tomato1 medium
• scotch bonnet pepper1
• spring onion1
• vegetable oil1 teaspoon
• water1 cup
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
In a bowl, season the chicken breast with the seasoning cubes and suya spice and allow to marinate for 2 hours or if you are really hungry, you can use immediately
2
In a pot of boiling water (1 cup), pour in your quinoa mix and the teaspoon of oil and allow to boil till soft which should take about 5-7 minutes
3
Pour into a bowl and set aside
4
In a pan, heat up the melted butter and pan fry on medium heat the chicken breast, constantly flipping it over so it browns on both sides, reduce the heat, cover the pan and allow the chicken cook properly
5
If the pan becomes to dry, add 2 tablespoons of water
6
Stir in the chopped vegetables into the pan of frying chicken and finally add the quinoa/brown rice mix
7
Serve hot!
