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Caribbean Grilled Chicken and Plantain Bowls


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  • Author: Taylor Kiser
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free

Description

Flavorful Caribbean-inspired bowls with grilled chicken, plantain, and cauliflower rice. A quick, healthy weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups (473 ml) Cauliflower
  • 3 tsp Melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 Large Ripe green plantain
  • 3 tsp Coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cups (59 ml) Cilantro
  • 1 Large avocado
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 3 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • Sea Salt and pepper
  • 227 g (8 oz) Chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill pan to medium heat.
  2. Place cauliflower in a bowl, toss with 2 tsp coconut oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill cauliflower until tender with charred spots, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Lay thinly sliced plantains on a plate; brush with 1/2 tsp coconut oil and 1 1/2 tsp coconut sugar. Flip and repeat.
  5. Remove cauliflower from grill and cover to keep warm.
  6. Combine cumin, 1 1/2 tsp coconut sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  7. Dry chicken and rub with spice blend.
  8. Grill chicken until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once. Cover to keep warm. Let rest 5 minutes.
  9. Grill plantains until crispy and charred, flipping immediately after placing on grill. Cover to keep warm.
  10. Pulse cauliflower, cilantro in food processor until rice-like. Stir in toasted coconut flakes.
  11. Divide cauliflower between bowls, top with plantains, avocado, and chicken.
  12. Drizzle with 1/2 Tbsp honey per bowl.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the chicken marinade.
  • If green plantains are unavailable, use ripe plantains for a sweeter flavor profile. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • To make ahead, prepare the cauliflower rice and chicken separately and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Grill plantains just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100