Chicken in Citrus Sauce with Quinoa and Coriander Carrots

A "Good for YOU" tasty dinner suggestion:
(serves 4)

For the chicken and quinoa:
1&3/4 unsalted chicken stock, divided
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 t. grated lime rind, divided
3/8 t. kosher salt, divided
1 T. EVOO
4 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs*
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 T. fresh lime juice
2 t. honey
1 T. butter

For the coriander carrots:
1 t. whole coriander seeds (thanks again for sending these from Singapore, Peg*)
1 lb. diagonally cut organic* carrots (I have found these to be sweeter*)
1/4 cup water
1 T. butter
1/4 t. each kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

To prepare the chicken and quinoa: Combine 1&1/4 cups stock and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 mins. or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cilantro, 1/2 rind, and 1/8 t. salt. Heat a large skillet over med.-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with remaining S&P. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 mins. on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 1/2 cup stock to pan; cook 1 mins. scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in remaining 1/2 t. rind, OJ, lime juice, and honey; simmer 2 mins. or until slightly thickened. Stir in butter. Return chicken to pan; turn to coat. Serve with quinoa.

To prepare the carrots: Crush the coriander seeds using a mortor* and pestle* or a heavy skillet. Heat a large skillet over men. heat. Add coriander; cook 30 secs. or until toasted. Add carrots, water, and butter to pan. Reduce heat to med.-low, cover and cook 10 mins. or until carrots are crisp tender. Sprinkle with S&P. Cook, uncovered, 3 mins. more or until liquid evaporates.

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