Paleo Chicken with Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Rice

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Delicious full meal for everyone, especially you paleos!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ head cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, halved

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil, divided

  • 1 cup cubed sweet potato

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • cauliflower greens (optional)

  • 1 lemon wedge (Optional)

Directions

  1. Run cauliflower florets through the food processor until it resembles grains of rice.

  2. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper; allow to come to room temperature.

  3. Heat half the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir sweet potato into hot oil until coated; add cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover skillet and cook until potatoes are slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Stir cauliflower 'rice' into sweet potato mixture, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes and cauliflower are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

  4. Heat remaining coconut oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to hot oil and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken breast and stir cauliflower greens into the same skillet, evenly coating with oil. Cover skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and greens are tender, about 3 more minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken mixture.

Cook's Note:

Use the lemon wedge for the chicken. It works wonders if you accidentally overcook it!

Cauliflower rice can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
14g Fat
21g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 43mg 47%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 742mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.