Savory Jelly-Glazed Chicken with Herb Quinoa

Name: Savory Jelly-Glazed Chicken with Herb Quinoa
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 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

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25 minTotal time

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450kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

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

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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.

Main Dish

Steps

Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
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.
While quinoa cooks, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
In the last 2 minutes, spoon jelly over the chicken, allowing it to melt and glaze the meat.
Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in chopped parsley.
Serve the jelly-glazed chicken atop the herb quinoa.