Quinoa Crusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Quinoa Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa; 2 cups Water, For The Quinoa; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt (optional); 1/2 teaspoons Onion Salt (optional); 1 whole Organic Egg; 4 whole Organic Chicken Breasts; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Lemon Wedges, Optional For Serving

Servings: persons

1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
2 cups Water, For The Quinoa
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoons Onion Salt (optional)
1 whole Organic Egg
4 whole Organic Chicken Breasts
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lemon Wedges, Optional For Serving

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Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Set aside.
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Rinse quinoa first.
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Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
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Once water is boiling add 1 cup quinoa.
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Bring back to boil.
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Then set temperature to medium, cover pan and cook for 12 minutes.
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Turn off and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Fluff with a fork when finished.
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(1 cup dry quinoa yields 3 cups cooked).
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In a separate dish, combine quinoa with salt and pepper (and the other spices that you choose).
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Set aside.
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Beat the raw egg in another dish.
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Set aside.
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Dip chicken into egg, coat well.
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Then put chicken into quinoa mixture, coat well.
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Place chicken onto the baking sheet.
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Lightly brush oil over each piece of chicken to help it brown.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on thickness of chicken.
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If desired, you can drizzle some fresh lemon juice over the chicken when it is finished to give it a nice tang.
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Then you can call it Quinoa Crusted Lemon Chicken.
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Two recipes in one, delicious!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, 2 cups Water, For The Quinoa, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Crusted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Crusted Chicken

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