CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE
There’s nothing like incorporating the flavors of spring into a delicious, meal-prep recipe that you can eat all week long!
This cilantro lime chicken is everything you’ve ever wanted in a chicken recipe. It’s fresh and perfectly flavored. Best part? It can be eaten hot or cold! I actually prefer to mix temperatures when I eat. So what I did for this recipe specifically was eat the cauliflower rice warm and the chicken cold. Speaking of the cauliflower rice. You’re going to love it! We used the pre-riced cauliflower from Trader Joe’s and mixed in some spices, black beans, and some raw red onion. You can use your own favorite rice as an option too! Yum sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup lime juice (1-2 limes depending on how juicy they are)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon honey
For the Cauliflower Rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ sea salt
- ½ cup black beans
- ¼ cup red onion, raw
For the Bowls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, chopped
Instructions
For the Chicken
- First, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken to the pan and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Slice chicken and set aside.
- Add the rest of the chicken ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well.
- Place sliced chicken to the bowl and toss with dressing. Refrigerate.
For the Cauliflower Rice
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower and spices and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add in black beans and sauté for another
- Finally, add in red onion and mix.
For the bowls
Place chicken, cauliflower rice, ¼ cup tomatoes, ¼ of an avocado in to a bowl. Enjoy.
Notes
-This recipe will stay good in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
-To make this recipe paleo, do not use beans. To make this recipe vegan, sorry.
-To make this recipe paleo, do not use beans. To make this recipe vegan, sorry.
Courtesy recipe: Author: Lee Hersh
Serves: 4
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ Calories: 378 Fat: 21 Carbohydrates: 16 Sugar: 6 Fiber: 7 Protein: 32
