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Caribbean chicken bowls with grilled plantains, cauliflower rice, and guacamole.

Ingredients

For The Bowls:

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 3 teaspoons coconut oil melted, divided
  • ½ large ripe green plantain very thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 large avocado mashed
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For The Chicken:

  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • Sea salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces chicken breast

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the coconut flakes on a small baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Watch closely as coconut can burn quickly.  
  • Place a grill basket on your grill and preheat to medium heat. (I do this while I prep the ingredients.)
  • Place the cauliflower in a medium bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Season with salt and pepper and place in the preheated grill basket. Grill until tender with some charred spots, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the grill and cover to keep warm.
  • Place the plantain slices on a plate in a single layer and brush them with half the remaining coconut oil (about ½ teaspoon), then sprinkle with half the coconut sugar (about 1½ teaspoons). Flip gently and repeat on the other side. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons coconut sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then rub the spice blend all over the chicken.
  • Grill the chicken until no longer pink inside, about 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • While the chicken rests, place the plantain slices in the grill basket in a single layer (you may need to work in batches). Immediately flip in the order that you put them on, then remove them in the same order. You want them a little bit crispy and charred, and they cook almost instantly! Place on a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Place the cauliflower and cilantro into a small food processor and pulse until broken down and a rice-like texture is achieved. Stir in the toasted coconut flakes.
  • Divide the cauliflower rice between two bowls, followed by the plantains, mashed avocado, and grilled chicken.
  • Drizzle the bowls with honey (½ tablespoon per bowl) and DEVOUR.

Tips & Notes:

*You will buy a "green plantain" but the actual color should be yellow with some large brown spots. You don't want it ALL brown or it will be way too soft to cut and grill.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 543kcal (27%) Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) Protein: 30g (60%) Fat: 28g (43%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Sodium: 197mg (9%) Fiber: 11g (46%) Sugar: 19g (21%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.