Healthy Zahtar Chicken Tagine Recipe

Instructions

• 1.

  1. In a large bowl, coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, za'atar, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

• 2.

  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.

• 3.

  3. While the quinoa cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.

• 4.

  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

• 5.

  5. In the same skillet, add diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Then add chickpeas, black beans, and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.

• 6.

  6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and mix it into the skillet with the vegetables. Adjust seasoning if needed.

• 7.

  7. Serve the quinoa mixture topped with sliced chicken and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.