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Peruvian Chicken Chaufa Skillet With Quinoa

Name: Peruvian Chicken Chaufa Skillet With Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 cups cooked quinoa, chilled; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 4 whole green onions, sliced; 2 large eggs, beaten

A vibrant Peruvian-Chinese stir-fry pairing pan-seared halal chicken thighs with fluffy cooked quinoa, red bell pepper, and ginger in a light soy sauce glaze.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Stir-Frying

Cooking small, uniform ingredients rapidly over very high heat while constantly tossing to ensure crisp textures and caramelized flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Cut chicken thighs into uniform bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and black pepper.

Step 2: Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a clean plate.

Step 4: Pour beaten eggs into the hot skillet and stir quickly for 1 to 2 minutes until softly scrambled, then remove and set aside with the chicken.

Step 5: Add remaining tablespoon of oil, diced red bell pepper, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the pan, sauteing for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 6: Increase heat to high, add chilled cooked quinoa, low-sodium soy sauce, cooked chicken, and scrambled eggs.

Step 7: Stir-fry continuously for 3 minutes until all ingredients are hot and evenly combined.

Step 8: Fold in sliced green onions, remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Using pre-cooked, chilled quinoa prevents it from becoming mushy when tossed in the high-heat skillet.
Swap quinoa for day-old cooked white rice if desired.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Peruvian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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