Best 3 Herby Cauliflower Rice With Pecans And Candied Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the savory and sweet, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The herby cauliflower rice forms a light and fluffy base, while the candied bacon adds a touch of crispy indulgence. The chicken, enveloped in bacon and infused with a medley of herbs and spices, emerges tender and juicy, promising a satisfying bite in every morsel. Prepare to indulge in a main course that goes beyond the ordinary, where health consciousness meets culinary delight.

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GARLIC AND HERB CAULIFLOWER RICE



Garlic and Herb Cauliflower Rice image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small head cauliflower
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted ghee
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped dill, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons minced chives, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into large florets. Transfer to a food processor, in batches if necessary, and pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice. Pour into a medium bowl. You should have 3 1/2 to 4 cups of cauliflower rice.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ghee and garlic; cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Next, add the cauliflower rice. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Once the cauliflower rice has softened and is lightly golden, remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the 3 tablespoons dill, 2 tablespoons chives, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • To serve, scoop the cauliflower rice into a shallow bowl and garnish with more herbs and black pepper.

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Cauliflower Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

HERBY CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH PECANS AND CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN



Herby Cauliflower Rice with Pecans and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Chicken image

Bacon-wrapped chicken with brown sugar and chili powder is baked next to cauliflower rice in this easy sheet pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Cauliflower Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste
2 pounds riced cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thin bacon slices
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread over 2/3 of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces bacon, covering the entire surface of the chicken. Arrange chicken in 1 row down the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet.
  • Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a bowl and sprinkle half of it over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir cauliflower and flip bacon-wrapped chicken using tongs. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over chicken. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs crisping.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and stir cauliflower into the bacon and chicken drippings. Stir in toasted pecans and parsley. Spoon cauliflower into bowls and top with bacon-wrapped chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1765.4 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy cauliflower rice, use a food processor to pulse the cauliflower until it resembles rice. You can also use a box grater to achieve the same result.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cauliflower rice. It should still have a slight crunch to it.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
  • For a sweeter candied bacon, use a mixture of brown sugar and maple syrup.
  • If you don't have time to make the candied bacon, you can use regular bacon.

Conclusion:

This herby cauliflower rice with pecans and candied bacon-wrapped chicken is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The cauliflower rice is a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional rice, and the pecans and candied bacon add a delicious crunch and sweetness to the dish. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the herbs add a fresh and aromatic flavor. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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