Since we are trying to not each as much rice as possible for various reasons, Quinoa has become my go to grain for many dishes.
This is a new recipe I made up and it turned out pretty good.
Buffalo chicken Quinoa (Quinoa with buffalo sauce chicken)
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Quinoa cooked according to package directions. Do not add any salt.
- 1 8 oz canned chicken breast or 1 chicken breast cut into small bite size pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 tablespoons red hot buffalo sauce (depending on how spicy you can handle)
- 1 medium clove garlic chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing (optional)
- 1-11/2 cups cauliflower cut into 1 inch or smaller florets
- Carrots and Ranch to serve on the side
In a pan heat the oil and cook the chicken if using raw chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper (7-10 minutes) Drain and set aside.
In the same pan add the butter and the cauliflower and cover and cook for 7-8 minutes until tender on medium low heat. Add garlic and stir to combine. add the canned chicken (drained) or the previously cooked chicken and fry for 2 minutes on medium high. Add the Quinoa and dry ranch dressing (if using) and hot sauce and combine. Stir well.
Serve with Ranch and Carrots on the side and enjoy!!!
