Description
Coconut Turmeric Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and aromatic turmeric. This easy-to-make recipe offers a healthy twist with cauliflower rice, making it a perfect low-carb option for any meal. Impressive yet simple, this skillet dish is sure to delight your family and friends, leaving them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and bell peppers until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, then stir in turmeric powder.
- Add cauliflower rice and greens, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mix well, and finish with lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg