CURRY SKILLET CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CILANTRO SAUCE AND CAULI-RICE

 

SERVES 2

CAULI-RICE

1½ tablespoons olive oil

4 cups cauliflower rice (see box on this page)

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

CHICKEN

1 teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

8 to 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1½ tablespoons ghee

SAUCE

½ cup coconut milk kefir

Juice and zest of 2 large limes

1 cup chopped cilantro

Sea salt

¼ cup chopped cashews

pickled ginger

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender. Place in a medium bowl and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine turmeric, salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Evenly coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mixture. In the same skillet used for the rice, heat ghee over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.

In a blender or food processor, combine kefir, juice, zest, and cilantro. Blend until fully combined, and season lightly with salt.

Serve chicken on a bed of cauliflower rice with coconut sauce on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro and chopped cashews, and include a serving of pickled ginger on the side.