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Paleo Filipino Chicken Adobo with Cauliflower Rice

Paleo Filipino Chicken Adobo with Cauliflower Rice

This Paleo Filipino Chicken Adobo with Cauliflower Rice is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a savory marinade and cauliflower rice for a healthy dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 Rice cooker or steamer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thighs - boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos - soy sauce alternative
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar - for tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - for sautéing
  • 1 large onion - sliced, for flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced, for aroma
  • 2 bay leaves - for depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - or to taste
  • 1 medium head cauliflower - riced, to replace traditional rice
  • Salt - to taste, for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown them on all sides.
  • Pour in the coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the bay leaves and black pepper.
  • Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cauliflower rice. Grate the cauliflower or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles rice.
  • Steam or cook the riced cauliflower in a rice cooker for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
  • Serve the Chicken Adobo over cauliflower rice, garnishing with additional black pepper if desired.

Notes

For an added kick, consider adding sliced jalapeños to the adobo. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it reduce longer during cooking.
You can easily substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts or use a mix of both. To make this dish whole30 compliant, make sure to use compliant coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword cauliflower rice, Chicken Adobo, Filipino cuisine, Paleo
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