Healthy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken with Organic Quinoa

Servings

Serves 4 to 6

Sweet-and-sour chicken is an Asian-American favorite, but the typical preparation isn’t the healthiest option. Our chefs knew they could do better, and this Healthy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken with Organic Quinoa is the fruit of their labor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic

2 dried chili

2 tablespoons chopped ginger

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 red peppers, small dice

1 cup fresh diced tomatoes

4 celery ribs, diagonally sliced

1 onion, small dice

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, ½ inch cubed

½ cup water

2 tablespoons acai liquid

1 teaspoons BetterStevia® Liquid, Lemon Twist

½ tablespoon coarse black pepper

1 cup Quinoa Whole Grain, Organic

½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

Place wok/sauté pan on medium high heat, add 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
Add 2 dried chilis, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Add peppers, tomatoes, celery rib, onion, and salt. Stir constantly.
After 2 minutes add chicken and stir.
After 2 more minutes add ½ cup of water, 2 teaspoons acai liquid, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, and cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of black pepper and cook until only 1/3 cup of liquid remains.
Place over cooked quinoa, sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and serve.