Gluten-Free Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf and Garlic Butter Asparagus

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups cauliflower rice 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Prepare the cauliflower rice pilaf by heating butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for an additional 3 4 minutes, until slightly softened. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and grill for about 6 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest for a few minutes.
4. In the last few minutes of cooking the cauliflower rice pilaf, add the asparagus to the pan with the garlic butter and cook for about 3 4 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Slice the rested chicken and arrange on top of the cauliflower rice pilaf. Top with asparagus and drizzle remaining sauce from the pan over everything. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is allowing the chicken to marinate long enough for flavors to penetrate, yet not so long that it becomes too soft.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor Adjust marinade seasoning to personal taste