Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- Vinaigrette
Instructions
Cook the Tri-Color Quinoa according to package directions and 1 tsp salt, set aside at room temperature for later.
In a small mixing bowl, combine ingredients for vinaigrette and set aside for later.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic powder, lemon juice, and chicken and season with salt and pepper - mix so the chicken is fully coated and marinated.
Heat a sauté pan on high for 2 minutes without moving around.
Add vegetable oil to hot pan and heat for 20 seconds.
Add chicken and sear on each side for 3.5 minutes. After 7 minutes total cook time, set aside to rest at room temperature, then dice into small squares.
In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Enjoy hot or cold.
How to Cook the Perfect Quinoa
As many home chefs know, cooking quinoa is even easier than preparing rice. That being said, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t prepare, serve, and enjoy a perfectly prepared grain. Make the most out of this pseudo-grain by brushing up on your quinoa knowledge; with a chewy texture and a nutty flavor, quinoa can add that extra something to your favorite dishes!
