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Chicken Adobo with Cauliflower Rice recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Adobo with Cauliflower Rice

A classic Filipino dish made gluten-free with coconut aminos and served with cauliflower rice for a healthy twist.

60m4 servings
380 cal|35g protein|18g carbs|18g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. 4Pour the marinade over the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  5. 5While the chicken is cooking, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice.
  6. 6Steam or sauté the cauliflower rice until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. 7Serve the chicken adobo over the cauliflower rice.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos

Gluten-Free

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