Description
A wholesome Sesame Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl with tender chicken, savory sesame sauce, and fluffy quinoa cooked in broth. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (use Kikkoman or San-J)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
For Quinoa:
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Rinse quinoa and cook with chicken broth until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–6 minutes until fully cooked.
4. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
5. Add green onions and sauce to the pan. Stir until chicken is coated and sauce thickens.
6. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and serve over quinoa. Top with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
This power bowl can be customized with vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers.
For meal prep, store chicken and quinoa separately for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
Freezer-friendly for up to 2 months when stored in sealed containers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired