05/05/2026
I wanted to mix two fusions together, and man was it GOOD! 🥙
I call this Fiesta Quinoa Chicken!
This has Chipotle seasoned chicken thighs with cooked quinoa (Spanish style) and roasted corn and peppers. The twist? Tzatziki sauce!!
Tons of protein, lean carbs and feeling full with tons of flavor.
Ingredients:
-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Seasoning for the thighs: garlic powder, onion powder, ground cloves, cumin, chipotle seasoning, basil, turmeric, smoked paprika, and ground anise.
- 4-5 sliced thinly bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 thinly sliced white onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can of golden sweet corn
- 2 cups of dry quinoa
- 1/4 cup red taco sauce
- 2 coups chicken broth
Optional: Cojtia cheese and cilantro
Tzatziki Sauce:
To a blender: add 2 small English cucumbers, 1/2 cup Greek plain yogurt, 1/4 block cream cheese, lots of dill, 1 garlic clove grated and lemon juice. Chill in the fridge.
Season the chicken and set aside for 30 min. Get your quinoa ready to cook - I use a rice cooker - and add the dry quinoa, chicken broth and the red taco sauce in the rice cooker. Cook the quinoa.
Cook your peppers, onion and corn in a skillet until softer or however you like. Set aside.
I grilled my chicken on high to char it up. Slice into pieces to serve over the quinoa, add your peppers corn and onion. I topped off with Cojtia cheese and cilantro, then drizzle the tzatziki on top! Enjoy!