AuthorMarla MeridithThis is one of the most popular chicken recipes on Pinterest...why? Because it's completely delicious!
1 cup dry quinoa, cook according to package directions
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
2 pounds chicken breast, trim into bite sized pieces
2 shallots, diced
1/2 cup sriracha (you can adjust more or less)
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
black pepper
garlic salt
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
fresh cilantro
1
Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork & set aside.
2
Melt coconut oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Sauté shallots a few minutes until softened. Add chicken & cook until browned on each side, flipping a few times with tongs. Whisk together honey, lime juice & Sriracha sauce in a bowl.
3
Add the sauce & simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Stirring often. Sauce will thicken a bit as it cooks. Season to taste with pepper & garlic salt.
4
Finish with a handful of fresh cilantro and green onion. Serve over quinoa.
CategoryChicken, Courses, Diets, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Main Course, Main Ingredients, QuinoaCuisineAsian, Chinese, Thai
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa, cook according to package directions
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
2 pounds chicken breast, trim into bite sized pieces
2 shallots, diced
1/2 cup sriracha (you can adjust more or less)
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
black pepper
garlic salt
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
fresh cilantro
