TROPICAL CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWLS

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This tropical favorite is a delicious and healthy dinner with tons of flavor! You can substitute regular rice for the cauliflower rice if desired. -Bethany DiCarlo, Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed (about 3 cups), divided
1/2 cup plain or coconut Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 cups fresh cauliflower florets (about 1/2 small cauliflower)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Optional: Toasted sweetened shredded coconut or lime wedges

Steps:

  • For marinade, place 1 cup pineapple, yogurt, 2 tablespoons each cilantro and lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper flakes and chili powder in a food processor; process until blended. In a large bowl, toss chicken with marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1-3 hours., In a clean food processor, pulse cauliflower until it resembles rice (do not overprocess). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup pineapple and the remaining lime juice and salt; cook, covered, over medium heat until cauliflower is tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro. Keep warm., Preheat grill or broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide cauliflower mixture among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, remaining pineapple and, if desired, coconut and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Megga Fred
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice is a great healthy alternative to regular rice. I highly recommend this recipe!


Javiler Armstrong
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Maddi Shaw
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice.


Jani Bhai
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower rice, but this dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Damon Miles
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice. I will definitely be making this again.


Agyei Farncis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy meal that doesn't sacrifice taste.


Jack Sexon
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice is a great healthy alternative to regular rice. I highly recommend this recipe!


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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Paul Samuel
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice.


Qawara Husham
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower rice, but this dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md Najim
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice. I will definitely be making this again.


Comfort Oku
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy meal that doesn't sacrifice taste.


JC Production
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice is a great healthy alternative to regular rice. I highly recommend this recipe!


Solomon Audu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Qaiser Shah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice was a great healthy alternative to regular rice.


Repon Hossen
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower rice, but this dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jonathan Jordaan
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This dish was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.