Thai Red Curry Chicken with Quinoa

INGREDIENTS

14 oz

coconut milk

2 tbsp

red curry paste (of moderate spiciness, such as Thai Kitchen brand. Use less of red curry paste if using a spicier version of the paste)

2 tbsp

fish sauce

3 tbsp

brown sugar ((use more or less sugar, depending on your preference))

1 tbsp

lemon grass (or 1 lemon grass stalk)

1 lb

chicken breast

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

mushrooms

red bell pepper

1/4 cup

basil leaves (chopped (or use 1/2 teaspoon dry basil))

1 cup

quinoa

2 cups

water