Source: American Institute for Cancer Research

A one-dish meal featuring sauteed lime chicken, vegetables, and quinoa.

Servings

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 Chicken, broiler/fryer, thigh, with o skin, raw
1 medium onions , thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes , seeded and diced
1 large garlic cloves , minced
0.5 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 cup Quinoa, dry , rinsed and drained
0.25 lb fresh green beans , cut in 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp fresh thyme , or 1 tsp. dried
1 pinch black pepper , to taste

1 Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2 Add chicken and brown on both sides, turning pieces once, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
3 In same pan, sauté onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4 Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook until tomatoes soften, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
5 Return chicken and any juices to pan. Add chicken broth, lime juice, and salt. Cover pan tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
6 Add quinoa, beans, and thyme. Cover and cook until quinoa is swelled and almost tender to the bite, about 20 minutes.
7 Remove pan from heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes, until quinoa is fluffy and soft. Add salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

Quinoa is a protein-rich grain that adds variety to your diet.