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Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower Mash

Matteo
Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower Mash is a cozy, gluten-free meal that brings balance and comfort to your plate. Juicy grilled chicken pairs perfectly with creamy, garlicky cauliflower mash, ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a light yet satisfying fall favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • skillet
  • food processor or blender
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Cauliflower Mash

  • 1 large head of cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter use butter if dairy is tolerated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk or your preferred milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, for cheesy flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • While chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil 8–10 minutes until fork-tender.
  • Drain cauliflower and pat dry using a towel to remove excess moisture.
  • In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute (do not brown).
  • In a food processor, blend cauliflower, garlic, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast (if using), salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Plate grilled chicken slices alongside warm cauliflower mash and serve immediately.

Notes

Swap garlic for roasted garlic for deeper flavor. Use frozen cauliflower if fresh is unavailable, just thaw and drain well. For meal prep, store chicken and mash separately for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb, meal prep
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