
Paprika Lime Chicken Breast with Green Cauliflower Rice, Edamame, and Toasted Almonds
An original diabetic-friendly recipe featuring juicy chicken breast marinated with lime and paprika, served over sautéed cauliflower rice with spinach, edamame, and fresh herbs, finished with toasted almonds for texture.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast (skinless, en 4 filetes)
- 700 g cauliflower (grated or procesada hasta textura of arroz)
- 160 g edamame (desgranado and descongelado)
- 90 g fresh spinach (chopped in strips)
- 35 g sliced almonds (unsalted)
- 45 ml olive oil (divided)
- 2 units lime (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
- 6 g sweet paprika
- 2 g ground cumin
- 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 10 g fresh chives (chopped)
- 6 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the zest of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of its juice, the garlic, sweet paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- 2
2. Rub the chicken breast fillets with the marinade and let them rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 3
3. Place the sliced almonds on a small tray and toast them in the oven at 220 °C / 425 °F for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 4
4. Place the chicken fillets on a baking tray or oven-safe pan and bake at 220 °C / 425 °F for 14 to 16 minutes, or until cooked through and juicy. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 5
5. While the chicken cooks, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring so it softens without browning too much.
- 6
6. Add the edamame and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until wilted.
- 7
7. Add the parsley, chives, zest of the second lime, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and the remaining salt. Mix well, taste, and adjust if needed.
- 8
8. Serve a bed of green cauliflower rice on each plate. Top with sliced chicken breast and finish with the toasted almonds. If desired, squeeze a few extra drops of lime over the dish before serving.
Chef tips
For a fluffier texture, pat the cauliflower dry after grating it. Do not overcook it so it keeps a light, pleasant bite.
Substitutions
You can swap the chicken for turkey. If you do not have chives, use a bit more parsley. The almonds can be replaced with sunflower seeds if you need to avoid tree nuts, though the allergen profile will change.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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