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Paleo Orange Chicken with Coconut Cauliflower rice

07 Jul

This was easy, spicy, and really good!

If you like a sweet and spicy combination this this is right up your alley. If your not so much into spice, just cut the teaspoon of the red pepper to 1/2 teaspoon and you’ll still get a little kick. I made the cauliflower rice extra creamy and when you mix the sauce in with it, it’s dreamy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into pieces
  • 3 oranges
  • Zest of one of the oranges
  • 2 tbls raw honey
  • 1 tbls coconut oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to season the chicken
  • fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Cauliflower
  • Coconut milk

Squeeze the juice from all the oranges into a saucepan along with the honey, coconut oil, and red pepper flakes. Grate the orange zest into the sauce and bring to boil. Turn heat down and simmer while you cook your chicken. (There is enough sauce for 3 breasts if you want to add more chicken)

I just cooked my chicken pieces in a tablespoon of coconut oil, salt & pepper. If you have a grill I would suggest grilling your chicken to get a nice browned. After they are cooked through then put the chicken into the sauce and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. The longer the better I think to absorb the sauce as much as possible.

While the chicken is simmering away, put your cauliflower in the food processor and chop until very fine. Put the cauliflower in a small saucepan with about 1/2 cup or 1/3 cup of coconut milk (the thicker part in top of a refrigerated coconut milk can). Cook that just until hot and some of the coconut milk has been absorbed. I added a few spoonfuls of shredded coconut but that’s optional.

Serve yourself aserving of cauli rice with the chicken on top, garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

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Posted by on July 7, 2012 in Chicken, Dinner

 

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