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Chicken Fajita Quinoa Salad

Name: Chicken Fajita Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 24 oz chicken breast, patted dry; 1 cup quinoa; 2 bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn; 1 lime, juiced; 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Warm spiced chicken, quinoa, peppers, black beans, and corn with lime.

Generative AI

Calories: 620
Protein: 48g
Carbs: 70g
Fat: 16g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 40 min total

chicken breastpatted dry24 oz
quinoa1 cup
bell pepperthinly sliced2
onionthinly sliced1
black beansdrained and rinsed1 can
corn1 cup
limejuiced1
extra-virgin olive oil4 tsp
chili powder2 tsp
ground cumin1 tsp
kosher salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp

Instructions

1Rinse the quinoa and cook it on the stovetop according to the package directions until the grains are tender and their germ rings are visible; fluff and let it stand covered.
2Thinly slice the bell pepper and onion. Pat the chicken dry without rinsing it, then season both sides with the chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.
3Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer it to a plate, then wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
4Cook the pepper and onion in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until softened and lightly browned. Add the corn and black beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until hot.
5Slice the chicken and toss it with the quinoa and vegetables. Finish with lime juice, tasting and adjusting with kosher salt and black pepper.

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Chicken Fajita Quinoa Salad

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