Description
A flavorful and healthy dish combining tangy orange mustard chicken with aromatic herbed cauliflower rice, perfect for a light and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head cauliflower, grated into rice-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cauliflower rice)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for cauliflower rice)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for cauliflower rice)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add grated cauliflower and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
- Stir in chopped parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve chicken breasts over herbed cauliflower rice and drizzle with any remaining pan juices.
Notes
- Chicken can be grilled or baked for variation.
- Cauliflower rice can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup cauliflower rice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg