Emerald Chicken Gf Recipe
Make Emerald Chicken Gf Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Step 1
Pat chicken dry. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and rest tented.
- 3
Step 3
Make emerald sauce: In a blender, combine spinach, parsley, cilantro, avocado, yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. If too thick, blend in water or chicken broth a tablespoon at a time until sauce is pourable.
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Step 4
Prepare cauliflower rice: In a large skillet, heat a dash of olive oil or water. Add cauliflower rice and sauté 4-5 minutes until tender. Season with a pinch of salt.
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Step 5
Finish sauce: If desired, whisk in additional lime juice to brighten the emerald color. Adjust thickness with more water or broth.
- 6
Step 6
To serve: Slice chicken and spoon emerald sauce over. Plate over warm cauliflower rice and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Garnish with extra parsley leaves if desired.
