Spanish Garlic Shrimp Substitute with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 200 g boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa; combine with 1 cup water in a saucepan, bring to boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While quinoa cooks, cut chicken into bite‑size pieces.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add chicken, sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 6‑8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley; remove from heat.

6. 6

   Fluff quinoa and plate; top with the garlic‑paprika chicken.