From above, it's a vibrant display of colors, textures and smells. Beautifully glazed chicken appears delicately nestled upon a bed of hearty quinoa. The golden roasted carrots and the red and green diced apples create a colorful contrast. Glittering pomegranate arils and toasted almond slivers scattered over the dish adds a touch of festive glamour.

Autumn Harvest Fusion Bowl with Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Name: Autumn Harvest Fusion Bowl with Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, 4 pcs (about 1.5 pounds) NA; Balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup NA; Honey, 2 tablespoons NA; Garlic cloves, 4 pcs minced; Quinoa, 1 cup uncooked; Chicken broth, 2 cups NA; Heirloom carrots, small, 8 pcs peeled and halved; Apples, large, 2 pcs diced; Pomegranate arils, 1/2 cup NA; Almonds, 1/2 cup slivered and toasted; Salt, as per taste NA; Pepper, as per taste NA; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon NA

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: September 12, 2024

The subtle chill in the air signals the arrival of autumn, a season brimming with seasonal fruits and earthy vegetables. This fusion recipe takes a different spin on the regular gluten-free diet, combining the sweet crunch of apples, the softness of roasted colorful heirloom carrots, and the tenderness of balsamic-glazed chicken for a truly unique seasonal meal.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 4 pcs (about 1.5 pounds) - NA
Balsamic vinegar - 1/2 cup - NA
Honey - 2 tablespoons - NA
Garlic cloves - 4 pcs - minced
Quinoa - 1 cup - uncooked
Chicken broth - 2 cups - NA
Heirloom carrots, small - 8 pcs - peeled and halved
Apples, large - 2 pcs - diced
Pomegranate arils - 1/2 cup - NA
Almonds - 1/2 cup - slivered and toasted
Salt - as per taste - NA
Pepper - as per taste - NA
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon - NA

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥕🔥⏲️

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Step 2 - 🍯🍗🥣

Mix together balsamic vinegar, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dip them in this mixture.
Step 3 - 🍳🐔⏲️

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden and thoroughly cooked.
Step 4 - 🍳🍲🔥

In the same skillet, add quinoa and chicken broth. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
Step 5 - 🍗🍎🎨

Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the cooked quinoa. Arrange roasted carrots and diced apples around the chicken. Garnish with pomegranate arils and toasted almond slivers

Additional

This bowl not only delivers on taste, but it also makes for a stunning image when plated with care. Apart from being visually appealing, every element in this dish delivers on health benefits too, making it diet-friendly yet delicious. Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.