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One Pot Mustard Coconut Chicken Skillet with Quinoa
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Course: Chicken Skillet
Servings: 2 - 4
Author: Berry Sweet Life
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp hot English mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
  • 1/2 cup red and white quinoa blend
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • Salt & pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, make a paste with the wholegrain mustard, hot english mustard, minced garlic, olive oil & mixed dried herbs. Place the chicken thighs in the bowl and coat them well with the paste.
  2. Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the fridge to marinade for 30 minutes. You can skip this step, but it does add more flavour if you have the time.
  3. Place the marinaded chicken in a skillet on medium high heat for about 10 minutes, turning once to brown the chicken on both sides.
  4. Take the skillet off the heat and add the coconut milk and quinoa along with any mustard paste that may have been left in the mixing bowl. Place back on a medium low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the quinoa is cooked. Turn the chicken once or twice during cooking. The sauce should have thickened up but still be pouring consistency - if it is too thick add a little water to thin it down.
  5. Add the baby spinach leaves while the sauce is piping hot - they will cook from the residual heat in a minute or two.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Recipe Notes

You can double or triple this recipe if you are cooking for larger numbers.