HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN
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
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
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Terri Castleberry
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this recipe definitely delivered. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice. I will definitely be making this again!
Jahlo Marozo
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder or omitting it altogether.
Atik Atik
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
momenur
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice.
mickelee Clarke
[email protected]I loved the flavors in this dish, but the chicken was a little dry. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time or using a different cooking method.
Atuhairwe Kellen
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less bacon or omitting the salt from the cauliflower rice.
Akinyi Vivivian
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower rice, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The cauliflower rice was actually really good and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
John Sanders
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I didn't know what to do with and this recipe was the perfect solution. The cauliflower rice and candied bacon really took the dish to the next level.
Ben Davie
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the cauliflower rice was amazing. I would make this again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
William Sims
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Md Sefat
[email protected]I've never been a fan of cauliflower rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.
FreeTheChildren InHisName
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The cauliflower rice was a great way to lighten up the dish and the candied bacon was the perfect touch.
faisal faisal
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The combination of flavors is amazing and the chicken is so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again.