By nicknick
chicken mole with riced cauliflower
9 steps
Prep:20minCook:25min
Updated at: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:01:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories320.9 kcal (16%)
Total Fat17.6 g (25%)
Carbs17.2 g (7%)
Sugars4.8 g (5%)
Protein28.3 g (57%)
Sodium658.7 mg (33%)
Fiber7.3 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings
1chocolate brownie protein bar
1 tablespooncoconut oil
plus 1/2 tablespoon
2chicken breasts
cut into bite-sized cubes
½ cupyellow onion
chopped
2garlic cloves
minced
1bay leaf
¾ teaspooncayenne pepper
½ teaspoonpaprika
½ teaspoonground cloves
½ teaspooncinnamon
½ teaspoonchili powder
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
½ cupcanned diced tomatoes
undrained
1 cupchicken broth
2 tablespoonnatural peanut butter
1 teaspoonzero-calorie sweetener
1 teaspoonsea salt
1 tablespoonsesame seeds
2 packagesriced cauliflower
Instructions
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
coconut oil1 tablespoon
Step 2
Cook the chicken pieces until just cooked on the outside and the insides are still pink, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Reduce pot to a medium heat and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil.
Step 4
Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring until the onions are soft and translucent.
Step 5
Stir in the bay leaf, cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, cinnamon, chili powder, and black pepper. Continue stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 6
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, peanut butter, and sweetener. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 7
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, microwave the unwrapped Quest Bar® for 25 seconds. Break apart and stir into the simmering mixture until melted.
Step 8
Remove the bay leaf. Return the chicken pieces to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the salt.
Step 9
In a medium sized bowl, microwave riced cauliflower for 2 minutes. Separate into 5 servings and top with 1/5 of Chicken Mole and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.