Dairy-Free Caulipower Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this delicious Dairy-Free Caulipower Chicken recipe—an innovative twist on classic breaded chicken that's both gluten-free and packed with flavor. This dish swaps traditional bread crumbs for a crispy, nutrient-rich coating made from cauliflower rice and almond flour, seasoned with a tantalizing blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Perfectly oven-baked until golden brown, these chicken breasts are tender and juicy on the inside with a light, crunchy crust that’s sure to impress. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cook time of 30 minutes, it’s a wholesome, weeknight-friendly option for busy households or those following a dairy-free and low-carb lifestyle. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a zesty finish that adds brightness to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice-like crumbs, avoiding over-processing into a puree.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower crumbs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry with paper towels, and dip each one into the beaten eggs to coat completely.
Dredge the egg-coated chicken breasts in the cauliflower mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good layer adheres to the chicken.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over the breaded chicken breasts to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown. Check for doneness by ensuring the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with lemon wedges for an added burst of fresh flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.0 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 944 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3700 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 256.9 g | 514% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
