Peruvian Stir Fry
A flavorful and nutritious Peruvian-inspired stir fry made with juicy chicken, nutty quinoa, and sweet dates. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 cup quinoarinsed and drained
- ●1 cup datespitted and sliced
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oilfor stir-frying
- ●1 medium peruvian aji amarillo pepperdiced
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and stir in the diced aji amarillo pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the sliced dates and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Stir in the cooked quinoa and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the quinoa and dates.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy!