Garlic Chicken With Quinoa

I based this quick and easy stir-fry recipe on a recommendation from Trader Joe's. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a South American grain, lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fat than white rice.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 20  leaves fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, thinly sliced
• 1  yellow bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
• 1  green bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
• 2  tablespoons garlic, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa in the chicken broth as you would prepare rice (stovetop, microwave, or rice cooker), mixing in the basil just before serving.
2. Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken till browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add vegetables; stir fry 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic, salt, pepper; continue to stir fry till peppers are slightly limp.
5. Top the quinoa with the stir fry mixture and serve hot.