A tasty quinoa bowl with chicken thighs covered in a hot and sweet gochujang sauce.
| Servings | 4 Portions |
| Tags | Air Fryer | Chicken | Family Dinner | Korean | Main Course | Quinoa |
| Allergens | Celery, Gluten, Sesame, Soybeans, Wheat |
| Prep Time | 15 min |
| Cook Time | 30 min |
I realized I wanted to eat a bit more quinoa, but many of the recipes I found were generally pretty bland. So I combined two of my previous recipes; korean fried chicken and poké bowl with air fryer salmon to make a tasty bowl of vegetables, quinoa and chicken thighs covered in a tasty gochujang sauce. The pickled red onion and mango are accessories that I think go very well, but beyond that, you can of course combine freely to create the bowl you appreciate best.
When I make this, I prepare the sauce well in advance and let it sit in the fridge where it can sit for a while. I also often only make one or two portions at a time as the air fryer I have is perfect for 400-500g chicken thighs (so I don't have to do it in batches) and the rest are just vegetables that you can pick from the fridge and freezer as needed.
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Ingredients
Directions
- Finely chop, press or grate the garlic and sauté it quickly (10-30 seconds) with the oil in a small saucepan.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.
- Let cool. Can be prepared well in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Make sure you have the Gochujang sauce ready, cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
- Clean the chicken thighs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C, 3-5 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer (the pieces should not cover each other - probably in 2 batches).
- Cook 8+8 minutes, or until the thickest piece has an internal temperature of 72°C.
- Let the chicken pieces cool slightly and then cut them into smaller pieces.
- Cover the hot chicken with the sauce and stir well.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and garnish with sliced green onions, lime wedges and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts*
| Total | Serving | 100 g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 3513.66 kcal | 878.42 kcal | 154 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 302.08 g | 75.52 g | 13.24 g |
| Fat | 143.97 g | 35.99 g | 6.31 g |
| Protein | 214.7 g | 53.67 g | 9.41 g |
| Sugar | 141.92 g | 35.48 g | 6.22 g |
| Salt | 11.86 g | 2.97 g | 0.52 g |
* The nutritional information provided is approximated and calculated using the ingredients available in the database. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
