Mexican Style Chicken with Capsicum and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 35g taco seasoning
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 green capsicum – chopped finely
• 1 red capsicum – chopped finely
• 1 tomato – finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic – finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
• 1/2 can black beans – drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves or parsley

For the Quinoa Salad:

• 150g quinoa
• 1 cup (100ml) chicken stock
• 200ml water

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken:

1. Place chicken breasts into a bowl with extra chicken stock. Add taco seasoning and coat the chicken evenly. Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade liquid.
2. Place the chicken on a baking tray and bake uncovered in a medium oven (180°C/350°F) for about 30 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Brush the chicken with the reserved marinade twice during the cooking time.
4. Once cooked, cover the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before thickly slicing each breast.

Preparing the Quinoa Salad:

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine sieve.
2. Place the quinoa in a small saucepan and add 300ml of the chicken stock and water mixture.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Assembling the Salad:

1. In a large bowl, combine the capsicum, tomato, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, coriander (or parsley), and black beans.
2. Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl and toss all ingredients together until well mixed.

Serving Size and Nutritional Info:

• Makes 8 small servings.
• Protein: 25g per serving.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy dish as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite side!

Contact Information:
Phone: (07) 3871 2277
Email: reception@brisbaneobesityclinic.com.au

Location:
Brisbane Obesity Clinic
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Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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