Chicken Stir Fry with Quinoa

Stir Fry is one of my favorite dinners to cook and eat.  I love all the veggies you can load into this dish and I usually use it as a clean out the fridge type of meal.  Basically, I get to the end of most of my veggies in the fridge and need to do something with them before they spoil.  In the past I have used the typical oil and a thickener like corn starch or flour to make this dish to my liking, but last night I tried something new to go along with a cleanse that I am doing that does not allow either of these ingredients.  So, I wanted to share my newest version of this dish that would fit most any ones dieting guidelines.

Ingredients:
2-3 chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
2 Tbsp Brags liquid aminos- This is basically a soy sauce, but a safe alternative
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4-1/2 tsp ground ginger

Mix all the above and let marinate for at least 30 minutes

3 - 4 cups of organic chicken broth
quinoa (or brown rice if you prefer)
4 cups of veggies
1 onion
slivered almonds
1 Tbsp Brags liquid aminos
2 Tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground black pepper


Directions:
Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of chicken broth.

While chicken is marinating, chop up your 4 cups of veggies
My favorites: Broccoli, carrots, celery, snap peas, red pepper, or anything that is still in the fridge.
Also chop up your onion

In a large pan, cover the bottom with chicken broth (NOT oil or non stick spray) the amount depends on the size of your pan.  Maybe about 1/4 cup....Then add your chopped onion and chicken.  Cook on medium high until chicken is about done.  Then I push chicken to the sides and add all my veggies, 1 Tbsp liquid aminos, ginger, ground pepper and vinegar.  I may also add a little bit more chicken broth depending upon how much has evaporated while I cooked the chicken.  Cover and cook until desired tenderness of veggies.  About 10 minutes.

Serve chicken and veggie mix over the quinoa and add some slivered almonds on top. Delicious!

Remember to always make it to your own liking.  A little more seasoning or spice or juice....its your dish now!!! Be creative, and make do with what's in your pantry or fridge.