- 1 dried chile pepper, crushed
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced
- 1 green chile pepper, diced
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- In a pan, roast chile pepper, coriander, cumin, pepper, and turmeric until they give off an aroma for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and transfer spices to a bowl on the side.
- In the same pan, heat peanut oil & sauté onions for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, chile pepper, and chicken. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add roasted spices, chicken stock, and coconut milk. Simmer on low to medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Cook quinoa as per box instruction, and season to taste with lime and sea salt.
- Serve over quinoa and garnish with cilantro.