Cajun Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Cajun Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

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 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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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!

Serves 4
6 Carbs per serving

Nutrition info from: https://www.verywellfit.com 

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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

Directions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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!

Serves 4
6 Carbs per serving

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