Lively Lemon-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1. 01
   Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. 02
   In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. 03
   Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. 04
   In the same skillet, add the minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 05
   Add the sliced red bell pepper and sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
6. 06
   Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the soy sauce, lemon zest and juice, honey, and black pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
7. 07
   Serve the stir-fry over the cooked quinoa, garnished with fresh cilantro.