Mexican Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Mexican Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

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· 45 min · Chicken · gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

338 cal 45g protein 8g carbs 14g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 3 servings
  • 3/4 lb skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium head cauliflower florets
  • 3/4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lime
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Dice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add diced chicken, season with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  4. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and browned.
  5. Meanwhile, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized grains form.
  6. Add cauliflower to the skillet with chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  7. Squeeze lime juice over the cooked chicken and cauliflower rice before serving.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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