Recipe: Almond Crusted Chicken With Cauliflower and Broccoli ‘Rice’

An easy savory recipe for chicken that packs an extra punch of veggies

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Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 3 large organic, free-range chicken breasts
• 1-1/2 cups whole almonds
• 2 organic eggs
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Broccoli and Cauliflower rice:

• 1 small head of cauliflower
• 1 small head of broccoli
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350F?180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Slice chicken breast into 1-1/2 inch strips.
2. In a separate bowl, crack eggs and whisk together. Set aside.
3. Place almonds into a food processor and pulse to create a chunky almond meal. Add in dried spices and salt and mix to pour out onto a large plate.
4. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg then place onto a plate with almond meal and coat all sides. Place each piece on a lined tray until all pieces are coated. Bake in the oven until golden brown. Note: check at the 30 minute mark by cutting into one of the pieces to ensure it has cooked through.
5. Once your chicken pieces are in the oven baking, use this time to create the cauliflower and broccoli rice. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until you create small, rice-like pieces. Place in a pan over a low-medium heat with 2 tablespoons coconut oil and toss until cooked. Spread out onto a large platter and place cooked chicken pieces on top and serve ‘as is’ or with your favorite health-supportive sauce or dip on the side.

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