CURRIED CHICKEN QUINOA

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp fresh green seasoning

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Juice of 1 small lime

3 pimento peppers, chopped

½ tsp cayenne pepper or red chilli flakes

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

1½ tbsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 medium onion, diced

1 sweet pepper, diced

1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms

2 tbsp oil

Directions

1. Cut the chicken breasts into medium chunks. Season with the green seasoning, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, pimento peppers and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. Heat oil in a large sauté pan or pot over medium high heat. Mix together the curry powder with a little water to make a thin paste.
3. Add the curry mixture to the hot oil, stirring quickly for 1 – 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens, being careful not to burn the curry. Add the onions and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken and mix well, ensuring the chicken and curry is well mixed together. Add the mushrooms and sweet pepper and cumin and stir.
5. Mix the quinoa into the chicken along with a little salt, pepper and garam masala. Add enough water to just cover the mixture. Cover and let cook for approximately 10 -15 minutes or just until the quinoa has cooked and doubled in quantity, stirring intermittently. You may need to add a little more water during the cooking time.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.