Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice
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By Maricruz McDermott
Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice
7 steps
Prep:20minCook:1h 30min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:14:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories446.8 kcal (22%)
Total Fat35.7 g (51%)
Carbs20 g (8%)
Sugars6.3 g (7%)
Protein15.5 g (31%)
Sodium481.8 mg (24%)
Fiber4.7 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 lbchicken thighs
or breast chopped into 1 in chunks

2stalks celery
diced

0.5onion
diced

3 Tbspcoconut oil
or fat of choice

2 Tbspitalian seasoning

1 tspsea salt
plus more to taste

0.25 CupCassava Flour

8 ozfull fat coconut milk

2 cupswater

1 Tbsponion
dried, minced

1 tspgarlic powder

5 cupcauliflower rice

1 Tbspbalsamic vinegar
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325F.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix together the chicken, 1/3 of the coconut oil, 1/2 of the Italian seasoning and salt to taste.
Step 3
Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until beginning to soften. Once onion is translucent, sprinkle the flour and continuously stir for about two minutes.
Step 4
Slowly whisk in coconut milk and water to make a thick sauce. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, m together in a small bowl.
Step 6
In a baking dish, combine the cauliflower rice, minced onion, garlic powder, the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and sauce. Add chicken and balsamic vinegar and mix to combine.
Step 7
Cover and bake for 35-45 minutes, until rice and chicken are cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!
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