Season and grill chicken breasts. Prepare a biryani masala by roasting and grinding spices, then mix with chicken powder.
Healthy Veggie Quinoa Biryani with Grilled Chicken
Course: AperitivesCuisine: Mix AsianDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes30
minutes440
kcalIngredients
- For the Grilled Chicken:
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Biryani Masala:
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
2 cloves
1 cardamom pod
1 small cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp chicken powder
Salt to taste
- For the Biryani:
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas)Fresh cilantro and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Grill Chicken:
- Season chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked. Slice into strips.
- Make Masala:
- Roast cumin, coriander, fennel, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Grind into a powder.Mix with turmeric, paprika, chili powder, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, chicken powder, and salt.
- Cook Quinoa:
- Rinse quinoa and cook in water or broth for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare Biryani:
- Heat olive oil, cook onions until golden. Add garlic and vegetables. Stir in biryani masala.Mix in cooked quinoa.
- Serve:
- Top with grilled chicken. Garnish with cilantro and mint.
Notes
- Biryani Masala:Roast and grind cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.Mix with turmeric, paprika, red chili powder, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, chicken powder, and salt.
- Quinoa:Rinse and cook 1 cup quinoa in 1.5 cups water or broth for 15 minutes. Fluff.
- Serve:Top biryani with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro and mint.
Cook quinoa and mix with sauted onions, garlic, vegetables, and biryani masala. Top with grilled chicken and garnish with cilantro and mint. Enjoy your flavorful and healthy meal.
