Chicken and Quinoa

• 1

  onion

  1 onion, finely chopped

• 4 to 6

  chicken drumstick

  4 to 6 chicken drumsticks

• •

  carrot

  Shredded carrots

• 1.5 cups

  quinoa

  1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed

• 3 cups

  water

  3 cups water

• 1 teaspoon

  salt

  1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon

  black pepper

  1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon

  garlic powder

  1 teaspoon garlic powder

• •

  neutral oil

  Oil

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large pot with a little oil and sauté the onion until golden.

2. 2

   Add the chicken drumsticks and sear on both sides until lightly browned.

3. 3

   Stir in the carrots and cook for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add the water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken and set it aside.

7. 7

   Add the rinsed quinoa to the pot, stir, and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. 8

   Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and let the quinoa rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and let it warm through before serving.