Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa
1 servings of spicy cajun chicken quinoa contains 412 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 48% carbs, 18% fat, and 35% protein. This is a good source of protein (64% of your Daily Value), fiber (29% of your Daily Value), and potassium (23% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin. Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender, adding the apricots and cooked lentils for the final 5 mins. Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together.
- While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins. Toss the onions into the quinoa with the coriander and some seasoning, then mix well.
- Recipe by: Good Food (source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1162644/spicy-cajun-chicken-quinoa)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of spicy cajun chicken quinoa (301g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 412 | |
| Fats | 8g | 11% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 7% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1430mg | 62% |
| Carbs | 50g | 18% |
| Net carbs | 41g | |
| Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Protein | 36g | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1077mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 9μg | |
| Beta carotene | 1333μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 140mg | 25% |
| Copper | 1mg | 64% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 248μg | 62% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 112mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 51% |
| Niacin | 12mg | 73% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 461mg | 66% |
| Retinol | 7μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 26μg | 47% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A IU | 2297IU | |
| Vitamin A | 121μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 134μg | 111% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 26% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 29g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
