Main Dishes
March 22, 2016
Calories
331
Sodium
203mg
8% DV
Fat
15g
23% DV
Protein
31g
62% DV
Carbs
17g
5% DV
Fiber
3g
12% DV
Jalapeno Popper Chicken With Quinoa Crust
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This jalapeno popper chicken tastes like the popular party food, but is made healthy and gluten free with a quinoa crust! Perfect for busy, weeknight meals!
4
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/4 cup reduced fat mexican cheese blend, shredded and divided
salt and pepper
1/4 cup quinoa flour
2 large egg whites
1 pound chicken breast, about 4 small breasts
2 jalapeños, halved with seeds removed**
1/4 cup low fat cream cheese
fresh cilantro, for garnish, optional
1/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/4 cup reduced fat mexican cheese blend, shredded and divided
salt and pepper
1/4 cup quinoa flour
2 large egg whites
1 pound chicken breast, about 4 small breasts
2 jalapeños, halved with seeds removed**
1/4 cup low fat cream cheese
fresh cilantro, for garnish, optional
1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Once boiling, add in the quinoa, cover and turn the heat to low. Cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
2. Preheat your oven...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
331
Sodium
203mg
8% DV
Fat
15g
23% DV
Protein
31g
62% DV
Carbs
17g
5% DV
Fiber
3g
12% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Polysaturated Fat
3g
19%
Monosaturated Fat
6g
37%
Cholesterol
87mg
29%
Sodium
203mg
8%
Potassium
461mg
13%
Protein
31g
62%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
3g
12%
Sugar
0.8g
1%
Vitamin A
218IU
4%
Vitamin B6
1mg
51%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
155mg
15%
Iron
1mg
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
