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Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet Recipe

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Ingredients 

  • 1.5 lbs. boneless and skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil, or avocado oil, divided
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • juice of one fresh lemon
  • 2 Tbsps sliced green onions, to garnish

Cajun spice mix:

  • 2 Tbsps smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine well; all cajun spice mix ingredients in a small jar. Sprinkle about a heaping Tablespoon over the chicken breasts and, using your hands, rub it in really well on both sides of the breasts.
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the inside, about 4 minutes per side, 8 minutes total.
  • Set chicken aside on a plate.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and sauté the onion until translucent over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in your cauliflower rice and season with sea salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
  • Return the cooked chicken to your pan, together with all the juices left on the plate. Drizzle with lemon juice and cook for an additional 2 minutes, just until heated through.
  • Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
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