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.