QUINOA CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS ENJOY DAN:

              QUINOA CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS by CHEF DAN:

               (QUINOA IS A Mother Grain it is a Seed not a Grain.)

Serves 2 

INGREDIENTS:

1/2-cup water

1/2-cup uncooked, toasted quinoa

1/2-cup feta cheese, crumbled

1-teaspoon EACH Italian seasoning & thyme

1/4-teaspoon garlic powder

salt & pepper to taste

1-egg white

2-skinless, boneless chicken breast

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   In a cast-iron skillet toast quinoa for better flavor. (skip if you want)

2.   Bring 1/2-cup water to a boil & stir 1/4-cup toasted uncooked quinoa.

3.   Cover, turn heat to low & cook until all water has been absorbed

4.   About 15-20 minutes, then set aside.

5.   Prepare a baking sheet with Pam & set aside.

6.   Place 1/4-cup quinoa into a spice grinder, process until fine flour.

7.   Pour quinoa flour into a shallow plate.

8.   Transfer the cooled, cooked quinoa into a bowl.

9.   Add feta cheese, garlic powder, thyme, salt & pepper.

10  Mix well & pour into a large shallow plate.

11  Dredge each breast into quinoa flour, pressing to coat evenly.

12  Transfer each breast into the egg white, make sure it is coated.

13  Transfer the breast into cooked quinoa/cheese mixture.

14  Making sure to coat each side, really PRESS down to make it stick.

15  Place breast into prepared baking sheet & spray lightly with Pam.

16  Bake until golden brown 20-25 minutes

17  Turn your oven to broil, sprinkle with remaining 1/4-cup cheese on the chicken.

18  Broil until melted, about 2 minutes.

19  Serve with fresh basil

ENJOY DAN:                                                               DEVOUR!!!!