Thursday, January 28, 2010

Quick and Easy: Spicy Chicken Bits with Quinoa and Carrots


Another easy (and healthy) steamed dish for two made with sweet onions, one sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast, quinoa and carrots. I cooked the quinoa according to the package directions in the rice-maker.

Peeled and halved carrots on level one.

In a heat-proof dish that fits the bamboo steamer, I placed the chicken breast and sliced onion, and combined that with two tablespoons of hot chili paste.

I placed all over a gently simmering pot for about 15 - 20 minutes.


The carrots were done perfectly, but some of the chicken was a bit overcooked. The next time, I will put the chicken at the top of the steamer so I can check it more easily and either let the carrots go longer or quarter them so they cook faster. So simple to do, and the leftover chicken and onions are great for pizza topping.