Spicy Orange Chicken and Quinoa Salad
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Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
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Serves: 6-8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice + zest of one orange
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic (sambal oelek)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • ½ cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • 4 Van’s Kitchen chicken egg rolls, cut into ½ slices
  • ¾ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ cup seedless cucumber, diced
  • ¾ cup carrot, grated
  • ½ cup edamame
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Bring quinoa, chicken stock, and salt to a rolling boil. Add lid and turn heat to lowest setting. Cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow quinoa to rest, covered, for 5 more minutes before removing lid and fluffing with a fork. Cool slightly and then transfer to a bowl. Place bowl in refrigerator until ready to assemble.
  2. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  3. Place chicken in a bowl or plastic storage bag. Cover the chicken with cornstarch and toss to fully coat all of the pieces. Set aside.
  4. Place egg rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  5. Add juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and chili paste to a bowl. Whisk to fully combine. Set aside.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil to heat it. Add ginger and garlic and toss in the oil for just 20-30 seconds. Add chicken and sauté for 5 minutes to cook through completely. Add scallions and orange sauce mixture. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  7. Cut all of the vegetables and slice the egg rolls. Add the quinoa and the chicken with sauce to a large bowl. Toss lightly. Test for seasoning and add salt to taste. Add the vegetables and toss lightly to combine. Lastly, gently fold in egg roll pieces just before serving and garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
Recipe by Van's Kitchen at https://www.vanskitchen.com/spicy-orange-chicken-and-quinoa-salad/