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Macau-Style Baked Portuguese Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

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A delicious fusion dish combining Portuguese flavors with a healthy twist of cauliflower rice.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 head of cauliflower, riced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Add spices and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
  5. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, steam or sauté riced cauliflower until tender.
  8. Serve chicken over cauliflower rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
  • Adjust spices according to taste for more heat if desired.
  • Author: olivia RECIPES
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Portuguese
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with cauliflower rice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg