Creamy Chimichurri Chicken

Chimichurri, one of our all-time favorite condiments, is a South American herb sauce that’s traditionally used to add a pop of fresh, bright flavor to meat dishes. Our version of the sauce blends in avocado mayo for creamy richness. It serves as the perfect contrast to smoky, Peruvian-spiced chicken breasts, as well as spiced cauliflower “rice” and roasted red bell pepper, cabbage, and onions.

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 oz) Chicken breasts

  • 1/4 cup Creamy chimichurri with avocado mayo

  • 1 1/4 tsp Peruvian-style spices

  • 1 1/2 cups Cauliflower rice

  • 3 1/2 oz Red bell pepper

  • 3 1/2 oz Cabbage

  • 2 1/2 oz Yellow onions

  • 1 whole Roma tomato

  • 1 1/4 tbsp Sweetened cumin-turmeric blend

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  • Cut red bell pepper lengthwise into strips, about 1/4 inch thick. Halve strips widthwise.

  • Medium dice Roma tomato into pieces, about 1/2 inch each.

  • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with Peruvian-style spices and about 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  • Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken to hot pan. Sear 2-3 minutes on each side. Add bell pepper, cabbage, and yellow onions to pan with chicken. Season veggies with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until onions begin to soften, stirring veggies occasionally.

  • Transfer pan to oven. Roast 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked, stirring veggies halfway through.

  • Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower “rice” to hot pan. Season with sweetened cumin-turmeric blend, about 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Add about 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and liquid is cooked off, stirring occasionally.

  • Cut chicken into 6-8 slices each.

  • Divide spiced cauliflower “rice” between plates. Fan roasted chicken over top. Drizzle creamy chimichurri with avocado mayo over chicken to taste. Pile roasted veggies next to cauliflower “rice.” Sprinkle tomato over veggies.