Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
- 8 ounces chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup small onion thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2/3 cup corn thawed if frozen, leave off for Paleo option
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced (or more to taste)
- Juice of one large lime plus additional for garnish
- 6 tablespoons salsa
- 1/2 small avocado chopped into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil on high heat in a large, oven-safe pan.
- Sprinkle each side of the chicken breasts with taco seasoning, making sure to really rub it into the chicken.
- Place the chicken into the hot pan and sear until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and repeat until the other side is golden brown. Then, place the chicken into the oven and cook until no longer pink inside, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, place the cauliflower in the food processor and process until you have a "rice-like" consistency.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil in a large pan on medium heat and add in the cauliflower. Cover the cauliflower with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- While the cauliflower cooks, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a separate large pan on medium-high heat. Add the sliced pepper, onion, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally. This takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat a dry grill pan on high heat and cook the corn kernels until blackened and charred. This only takes 1-2 minutes.
- Place the cooked cauliflower rice into a large bowl and add the cilantro, lime juice, and another pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Divide the cauliflower rice between two bowls, followed by the pepper/onion mixture and the corn. Then, divide the salsa and chopped avocado between the bowls.
- Finish by placing one of the sliced cooked chicken breasts on each bowl, followed by another squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.