This one may look complicated, but it really was much easier than it looks . . . especially if you make chicken in the crock pot or have leftover shredded chicken from another meal.
Be careful with bottled Teriyaki sauce if your family has dietary restrictions. Most contain gluten, soy, and MSG. I included an easy DIY sauce I use at the end.
You can be flexible and use other vegetables that your family prefers, but cooking times for these may vary.
Ingredients:
- 2 cooked Chicken Breasts, shredded*
- 2 cups Chicken Bone Broth (or regular broth)
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce **
- 1 cup Broccoli
- 1 cup Carrots, sliced
- 1 cup Green Beans
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non stick spray.
2. Heat the broth in the microwave for about 2 minutes until warm.
3. Add quinoa and hot broth to pan. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil.
4. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and stir. Place vegetables on top of quinoa, cover again with foil.
6. Cook an additional 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
7. Remove from oven and top with shredded chicken breast and Teriyaki Sauce.
8. Return to oven and cook an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered until vegetables are fully cooked and chicken is warmed through.
*I cook my chicken breast ahead of time in the crock pot so it is ready for me to shred and add to recipes when I get home in the evening.
**Find a bottled Teriyaki Sauce that meets your dietary needs. Or, make your own with this low carb, gluten and soy free recipe.
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground
- 3/4 cup Coconut Aminos
- 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
- 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
- 2 tbsp Water
Sauce Instructions:
1. Combine Coconut aminos, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan and cover. Bring to a boil then remove lid and allow to cook one more minute.
2. Stir together the arrowroot powder and water until smooth. Add to the saucepan and allow to cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
