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Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan, Cauliflower & Rice

Garlic butter chicken with Parmesan, cauliflower, and rice in a rich garlic butter sauce, served with flavorful cauliflower and rice.

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Cooking Method
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins
Cooking Temp 200  C
Servings 2
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Main:
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (halved)
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 Large Cloves Garlic (grated)
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • Cauliflower Rice:
  • 1 Medium Cauliflower (riced)
  • 1 Medium Onion (chopped)
  • 2 Large Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Vegetable Stock Pot
  • 1 Tsp Schwartz Piri Piri Seasoning
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
Method
  1. With a meat mallet slightly flatten the thick part of the breast.

  2. In a shallow plate, combine parmesan cheese, grated garlic, paprika and Italian seasoning.

  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt & pepper; dredge in the parmesan mixture; shake extra and set aside.

  4. In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sear chicken from both sides and transfer to a small shallow baking dish.

  5. Add a little water to the dish and bake in oven 200C/400F for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

  6. Whilst the chicken is cooking prepare the cauliflower rice.

  7. Cut cauliflower into chunks, including the cores. Place in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower resembles the texture of rice

  8. In a pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Fry the garlic and onion for 1 minute until fragrant.

  9. Add the riced cauliflower and stir to mix until well coated, cook for 1 minute.

  10. Stir in the vegetable stock pot, piri seasoning and half of the parsley. Cook for 1 minute then add the lemon juice and a few sprinkles of remaining parmesan cheese.

  11. Stir in remaining parsley and serve with ready baked chicken.

  12. Enjoy!