Savory Jelly-Glazed Chicken with Herb Quinoa

A unique main dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a tangy jelly sauce, paired with fluffy herb-infused quinoa. This recipe balances sweet and savory flavors for a delightful and easy-to-make meal.

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. 2. In a small pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. 3. While quinoa cooks, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 5. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. 6. In the last 2 minutes, spoon jelly over the chicken, allowing it to melt and glaze the meat. 7. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in chopped parsley. 8. Serve the jelly-glazed chicken atop the herb quinoa.

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 150g) 2 tablespoons fruit jelly (such as red pepper jelly or apricot jelly) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup water or chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste