Best 8 Herby Cauliflower Rice With Pecans And Candied Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipes

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This flavorful and satisfying herby cauliflower rice with pecans and candied bacon wrapped chicken is a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine tender and juicy chicken, coated in a tantalizing combination of sweet and savory flavors, wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a medley of nutty pecans and fragrant herbs. Paired with a flavorful and aromatic cauliflower rice, this dish promises a symphony of textures and a burst of exciting flavors in every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this recipe, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER "FRIED RICE"



Chicken Cauliflower

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium head cauliflower, stem removed
3 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, plus more for serving, optional
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (I used a rotisserie chicken)
Hot sauce, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into chunks. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until coarse in texture, like rice. This recipe uses about 4 cups of cauliflower rice. If you have any leftover, save it for another use.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil. Add the eggs and quickly scramble. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the peas and carrots, scallions and cauliflower. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • As the vegetables are cooking, whisk the soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Stir the sauce and chicken into the cauliflower mixture. Cook an additional minute or 2. Stir the cooked eggs back into the mixture. Serve with hot sauce and additional soy sauce if desired.

CAULIFLOWER RICE CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cauliflower Rice Chicken Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower rice, broccoli floret, chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, fresh parsley

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cauliflower rice
2 cups broccoli floret
2 cups chicken, cooked, cubed
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt, to taste
fresh parsley, optional, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cauliflower rice, broccoli, chicken, mozzarella, ½ cup cheddar, the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan and top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 10 minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 2 grams

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Cauliflower Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Cauliflower Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Cauliflower Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Cauliflower Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

SPICED ROAST CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBY RICE



Spiced roast cauliflower with herby rice image

A stunning vegan main that's easy to prepare and looks the part on the plate. Roasting the cauliflower brings out the earthy flavours of the vegetable

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cauliflower , broken into florets
2 red peppers , cut into chunky pieces
1 red onion , 1/2 quartered, 1/2 sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ras el hanout
1 garlic clove , crushed
200ml vegan coconut yogurt (such as Coconut Collaborative or COYO)
125g basmati rice
400ml vegan vegetable stock (such as Marigold Vegan Bouillon Powder)
small pack coriander , chopped
pomegranate seeds , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread out the cauliflower, peppers and onion quarters on a very large baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the ras el hanout. Toss together, season and roast for 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, stir the garlic into the yogurt and set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining oil. Add the sliced onion, season and fry for 5 mins. Add the rice and coat well in the oil. Pour over vegetable stock so that it covers it by about 2cm. Bring to the boil, then turn down to the lowest heat and cover with a lid. Check after 5 mins and add most of the coriander. Cook for 4 mins more until al dente.
  • Remove from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 10 mins. Serve the roasted vegetables with the rice, remaining coriander, the pomegranate seeds and the yogurt sauce to share.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower rice. Freshly grated cauliflower rice is best, but you can also use frozen or pre-packaged cauliflower rice. If using frozen cauliflower rice, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or wok. This will help the cauliflower rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the cauliflower rice over medium-high heat. This will help it brown and caramelize slightly.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower rice. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Add the herbs and seasonings to taste. You can use any herbs or seasonings you like, but some good options include garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin.
  • Serve the cauliflower rice immediately. It's best when it's fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

This herby cauliflower rice recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The pecans and candied bacon add a sweet and savory flavor that complements the cauliflower rice perfectly. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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