Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

romantic Valentines Day dinner for two

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

882
Calories
48.3g
Fat
59.5g
Carbohydrate
57.2g
Protein
218mg
Cholesterol
646mg
Sodium
Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

Recipe Description

This flavorful Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf is a delicious Valentine’s Day dinner idea that will add a bit of romance to your week! I love the flavor of the seared and roasted chicken thighs, served with quinoa pilaf. I’m sure you will love this dish too!

To make this romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, start by cooking the chicken thighs in batches, skin-side down until the skin is golden and crispy. Place all of the seared thighs in the skillet, skin-side up, and roast in the oven until cooked through. Cook quinoa according to the package directions. Make a dressing by whisk together vinegar and oil in a bowl. Add the scallions, snow pea, carrot, feta, baby spinach, and quinoa and toss to combine. Serve the roasted chicken over the quinoa pilaf.

To make my Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    2 min

    Preheat your oven to 450 °F.

  2. 2

    Sear chicken thighs

    7 min
    Step 2 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa PilafStep 2 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa PilafStep 2 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

    Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 sprigs of thyme in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook the thighs in batches if necessary, skin-side down, until the skin is golden and crispy.

  3. 3

    Roast chicken

    22 min
    Step 3 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

    Place all of the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin-side up. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 18-22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.

  4. 4

    Cook quinoa

    20 min
    Step 4 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

    Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to the package directions.

  5. 5

    Make dressing

    1 min
    Step 5 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

    Combine 2 tablespoons of vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a salad bowl.

  6. 6

    Add scallions, radishes, carrot, feta, basil and quinoa

    2 min
    Step 6 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa PilafStep 6 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

    Add 4 sliced scallions, 14 thinly sliced snow peas, a small grated carrot, 3 ounces of feta, ¼ cup of torn baby spinach leaves, and the cooked quinoa to the dressing. Toss to combine.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

    Serve the quinoa with the roasted chicken thighs.

This Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf is a delicious and romantic Valentine's Day Dinner. Try it out soon and please come back to leave a review with your thoughts.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Olivia
July 13, 2024
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Delicious! My husband and I made this for our anniversary, and it was the perfect romantic meal.

Ethan Smith
March 5, 2024
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My date loved it, super easy to make!

Olivia Smith
February 10, 2024
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This Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf is simply superb! My husband loved it and the kids couldn't get enough. I made it for our family dinner last weekend and it turned out so yummy! The chicken was crispy, and the quinoa was a great side. Definitely a keeper!

Tina
October 16, 2023
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I tried this Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf for a small dinner date. It turned out so great! The chicken was juicy and the quinoa was fresh. I loved how simple the recipe was. Will def make again!

Giorgio93
October 10, 2023
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Superb! My wife and I made this for Valentine’s Day. The aroma filled our home, and the flavors were incredible. We felt like we were dining at a fancy restaurant right in our kitchen!

Zoe
October 4, 2023
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Superb! Made this for our anniversary and my husband loved it! The chicken was juicy and the quinoa pilaf was a perfect side. It was simple to make, and I felt like a chef in my kitchen.

Bruno
September 1, 2023
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I made the Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf for my wife on Valentine’s Day. It was super easy and tasted fantastic! The kids loved it too, a real family hit!

Ursula
May 30, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for my friends and they were all impressed. Perfect for celebrating special moments!

Hanna Ruiz
March 21, 2023
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¡Madre mía! Este pollo me ha volado la cabeza. La mezcla de sabores es pura magia. Preparé esto en una noche fría y me sentí como una chef en un restaurante. Perfecto para una cita o simplemente para consentirte. ¡Lo amé!

Quinn Anderson
March 5, 2023
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So incredibly delicious!

Olive
September 9, 2022
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Yummy!

Emma
June 28, 2022
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So deliciously perfect!

Rosa
March 28, 2022
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¡Increíble! Mientras cocinaba esta receta, mi esposo se acercó y me dijo que el aroma le recordaba nuestra primera cita. El pollo estaba jugoso y el pilaf de quinoa, simplemente perfecto. Este plato trajo de vuelta esos recuerdos tan hermosos. Sin duda, repetiré.

Athina
January 10, 2022
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I love chicken & quinoa! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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