Quinoa Buffalo Chicken Salad

Submitted by Jezagerm

"This is a delicious way to get your buffalo chicken fix!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 Bowls
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup frank's buffalo hot sauce
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 vinegar
• 1 cup quinoa
• 13 ounces chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup broccoli floret
• 1 cup broccoli slaw mix
• 3⁄4 cup carrot, chopped
• 4 spring onions
• 1 cup mixed sprouts (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-fat blue cheese, crumbles

directions

1. Mix the hot sauce, vinegar and olive oil, and add 1 tsp of salt. Set aside.
2. Place one cup of rinsed quinoa into a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Spray a pan with cooking spray. Cook broccoli for about 5 minutes until bright green (not too soft). Add broccoli slaw and cook for further 2 minutes. Add a little water if need be.
4. Once softened, removed from pan and set aside.
5. Add chicken to pan and cook until done. Add 1/4 cup of sauce mixture and cook until it is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, place quinoa, cooked chicken, vegetable, onions, and blue cheese crumbles.
7. Pour remaining sauce over mixture and combine well.