Healthy Quinoa Crusted Chicken

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses
quinoa chicken

Take your healthy cooking to the next level with this super tasty alternative to fried chicken.

Baked, skinless and boneless chicken breasts make this easy recipe a protein powerhouse, while the quinoa crust is low in fat, high in fiber and adds crispy, crunchy texture. Whip it up with your favorite non-starchy veggie side dish for the ultimate Flex meal!

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Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: 228

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 2 PowerFuels and ½ SmartCarb

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (5 oz. each)
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (plus more for serving)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Directions:

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 300°F. Spread the quinoa on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl, breaking up any clumps. Discard the parchment; reserve the baking sheet.
  2. Spread the quinoa on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Let the quinoa cool, then transfer to a bowl, breaking up any clumps. Discard the parchment; reserve the baking sheet.
  4. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mustard and thyme. Season with pepper. Mix with a rubber spatula to coat.
  6. Place a rack on the reserved baking sheet. Dip the chicken in the quinoa, coating well on both sides, then place on the rack.
  7. Spritz the chicken with cooking spray. Bake until just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme.
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