Paleo Baked Chicken with Garlic Herb Cauliflower Mash
Let’s talk comfort food, but make it healthy. Enter paleo baked chicken with garlic herb cauliflower mash. You won’t miss the carbs—promise. The chicken is baked to crispy perfection, bursting with flavor. Then, there’s the cauliflower mash. It’s creamy, garlicky, and will make you forget all about mashed potatoes. No more guilt trips after dinner. It’s a meal that’s both wholesome and indulgent (without all the junk). So grab your apron and prepare for a dinner that might just make you wonder why you never tried this before. It’s time to eat clean, but not boring!
Paleo Baked Chicken with Garlic Herb Cauliflower Mash
Paleo baked chicken served with creamy garlic herb cauliflower mash. A healthy and indulgent comfort meal without the guilt.
Ingredients
For the baked chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the garlic herb cauliflower mash:
- 1 medium cauliflower chopped into florets
- 2 tbsp ghee or paleo-friendly butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat chicken breasts in olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend the steamed cauliflower, ghee, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish cauliflower mash with chopped parsley.
- Serve baked chicken alongside cauliflower mash and enjoy!
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
💁♀️ Notes & Tips to Elevate the Flavor
- For extra flavor, top the chicken with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after baking.
- Swap chicken for turkey breasts if you prefer.
- Add a handful of sautéed spinach to the cauliflower mash for added greens and flavor.
