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Quinoa Chicken Salad With Currants Recipe

Quinoa Chicken Salad With Currants Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1/3-1/2 cup chicken broth
1 dash pepper
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked
2 tbsp dried currants

Directions:

Combine quinoa, chicken broth, and pepper in a pot and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until liquid has been absorbed.
Meanwhile, caramelize the onion in a small pan with the oil and sugar.
Stir caramelized onion and lemon juice into cooked quinoa, and let sit on low heat, stirring occasionaly, for about 10 minutes to allow flavours to blend.
Lay the quinoa on a serving plate.
Slice the chicken and lay overtop the quinoa.
Sprinkle currants overtop.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	72.37 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.69g	3%
Cholesterol	1.69mg	1%
Sodium	108.25mg	5%
Potassium	142.47mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.02g	4%
Sugars	3.71g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	5%
Protein	2.34g	5%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	12.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.24 Kcal (549 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	3%
Cholesterol	3.06mg	1%
Sodium	196.32mg	5%
Potassium	258.38mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.8g	4%
Sugars	6.73g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	5%
Protein	4.24g	5%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	7%
Iron	1.3mg	4%
Calcium	23.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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