First wash and drain quinoa employing a mesh strainer or sieve. Bring a medium-saucepan to medium-heat & lightly toast the quinoa to get rid of any excess water. Stir as it toasts to get only a couple of minutes.
This step is optional but actually increases the nuttiness and fluff variable of this quinoa! Next add your own water, put burner to high & bring to a boil. After boiling, reduce heat to low & simmer. Covered with the lid slightly ajar for 12-13minutes or till the liquid was absorbed & quinoa is fluffy.
While the quinoa cooks, prep your veggies! Slice onion, cucumber, parsley and bell pepper. Mince your garlic & slice grape-tomatoes in half.
Pat chicken dry with paper-towel, then put a dry-paper-towel on top. With a meat mallet or heavy-pan, pound into 1⁄4-inch thickness.
In a large shallow-bowl or resealable plastic-bag, combine turmeric, cumin, cayenne-pepper, paprika and with juice of 1⁄2 lemon, minced garlic and 1 tbsp olive-oil. Add chicken and coat with the spices. Put aside to marinate at room-temperature for 10 or more minutes.
Snag your own fluffy quinoa in the pot and then give it a small fluff with a fork. Season with pepper and salt, to taste. Put aside.
Remove chicken from marinade and season both sides with 1⁄2 teaspoon black-pepper and salt as desired. Heat 1 tbsp olive-oil from naan over moderate heat. When oil is shimmering, add chicken.
Cook till chicken is cooked through (165°F) for 3-4minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest while you prep your quinoa bowls.
Combine tomatoes, onion, cucumber, parsley and bell-pepper in a bowl then dress with juice of lemon juice & 2 tbsp olive-oil. Season if desired.
For those tahini-sauce, whisk together tahini, lemon-juice and minced garlic. Gradually add warm-water, whisking well till saucy & thin. Season with paprika, pepper and salt.
Slice your chicken into thin pieces or dip into bite-sized pieces.
Now let's toss it ! You are able to dish the chicken & veggies on top as envisioned above or throw the quinoa with all the veggies for goodness in every bite! Dress with tahini sauce and dig.