Pan-Seared Chicken with Sautéed Cabbage, Carrots, and Quinoa
Lean chicken breast pan-seared to perfection, served with a hearty side of sautéed cabbage and carrots, accompanied by fluffy quinoa for a balanced and warming lunch.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast190 g
- Quinoa45 g
- Carrot80 g
- Onion30 g
- Olive Oil0.6 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.3 tsp
- Cabbage150 g
- Paprika0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Step 1: Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine quinoa with 90ml (1/2 cup minus 1 tbsp) water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2Step 2
Step 2: While quinoa cooks, thinly slice the chicken breast. Shred the cabbage and slice the carrots and onion.
- 3Step 3
Step 3: Heat 0.3 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with half of the salt, pepper, and paprika. Add chicken to the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4Step 4
Step 4: Add the remaining 0.3 tbsp of olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced onion, shredded cabbage, and sliced carrots. Season with remaining salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5Step 5
Step 5: Serve the pan-seared chicken alongside the sautéed vegetables and cooked quinoa.
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