1 serving of spicy cajun chicken quinoa contains 442 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 40% carbs, 21% fat, and 38% protein. This is a good source of protein (75% of your Daily Value), fiber (18% of your Daily Value), and potassium (23% of your Daily Value).
Ingredients
Directions
- STEP 1 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.
- STEP 2 Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender, adding the apricots for the final 5 mins. Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together.
- STEP 3 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.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of spicy cajun chicken quinoa (312g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 442 | |
| Fats | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 9% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 44g | 16% |
| Net carbs | 39g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 14g | |
| Protein | 42g | |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1066mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 544μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 158mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 45% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 88μg | 22% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 126mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 17mg | 104% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 525mg | 75% |
| Retinol | 11μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 39μg | 71% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A IU | 946IU | |
| Vitamin A | 56μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 3μg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 22% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 14g | |
| Sucrose | 2g | |
| Glucose | 10g | |
| Fructose | 3g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 20g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 6g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 4g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.5g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |