Amy's Yummy Dinner

Here is the recipe that we tried.  I just have to say I love pinterest!  It has helped me with the protein challenge.  I was able to compete the protein challenge! (Yea for 1/2 a pound)  But most importantly, I found some really delicious treats and meals that are high in protein that I now love.  Anyway, here is what we tried this week:

Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Lime Quinoa

For the Chicken:

2 skinless chicken breasts

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

combine all dry seasonings in a small bowl and then season both sides of chicken.  Then i just grilled the chicken.  

For the Quinoa:

2 cups of low sodium chicken stock

1 cup of Quinoa

juice and zest from 2 limes

a dash of salt and pepper

2 tablespoons of cilantro, chopped

cook quinoa with chicken stock.  once it is done toss the lime zest, juice, and cilantro.

We also served this with a salad full of veggies.  I have never cooked quinoa before so I was a little nervous, but it turned out delicious.  It has lots of protein and fiber.  I have misplaced my camera so I do not have any pictures but if you search it on pinterest you will see why i chose this meal.