Curried Chicken Quinoa with Peas

A simple and quick dinner, this recipe uses a handful of ingredients (chicken, quinoa, peas, spices) but more vegetables can be added if desired (e.g. mushrooms, peppers, courgettes, celery). I also used canned chicken breast as I didn't have any fresh chicken defrosted. Unlike other quinoa dishes, I didn't cook it separately. The uncooked quinoa and water is added to the same saucepan and everything cooked together, allowing the quinoa to absorb the curry and chili spices.

Curried Chicken Quinoa with Peas
Makes 4
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Ingredients:
- 110g / 4oz onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, chopped 

- 225g / 8oz chicken, canned or chopped into bite-size pieces

- 420g / 15oz / 1 can diced tomatoes (no added salt)

- 1tbsp curry powder

- 1/2tbsp chili powder 

- 1tsp nutmeg

- 170g / 6oz quinoa

- 480ml / 16floz water 

- 340g / 12oz peas

- ground black pepper

Method:
In a large pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook (if using raw chicken). Add in the diced tomatoes and spices.

Add the quinoa and 2cups water (480ml). Cover with a lid and simmer  for 10 minutes.

Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed.

Add ground black pepper and serve. ENJOY!

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