Red Quinoa Con Pollo Recipe

Name: Red Quinoa Con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes; kosher salt; 1 tablespoon spanish paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup Spanish onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 2 cups dry red quinoa; 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, chopped (canned are fine); 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish; 1/4 cup pitted green olives

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
kosher salt
1 tablespoon spanish paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup Spanish onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
2 cups dry red quinoa
1 1/4 cups tomatoes, chopped (canned are fine)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup pitted green olives

1
In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the paprika, the cumin and the turmeric.
2
Toss well and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the onion, garlic and ginger and sweat until aromatic, about 6 minutes.
5
Add the quinoa and stir to combine.
6
Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer.
7
Stir in the tomatoes, oregano and cilantro, then cover.
8
Remove from the heat and let steam undisturbed for 20 minutes.
9
In a large skillet over medium, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
10
When hot, add the marinated chicken and cook until golden on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
11
To serve, fluff the quinoa with a fork.
12
Season with salt.
13
Transfer to a large platter, top with the chicken and garnish with the olives and cilantro sprigs.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes, kosher salt, 1 tablespoon spanish paprika, and more.

Yes, Red Quinoa Con Pollo 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.

Red Quinoa Con Pollo

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