Chicken with Cheesy Cauli and Spinach Mash
Succulent chicken thighs are served with a keto friendly mash of cauliflower, Parmesan and baby spinach. The best part is incorporating the chicken tray juices into the mash! This dish may seem small in size, but it makes up for it in rich flavours and plenty of natural fat: perfectly satiating and perfectly keto!
Servings 4
Calories 621kcal
Ingredients
- 8 skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tsp garlic powder or garlic granules
- 800 g cauliflower florets
- 200 g baby spinach leaves
- 30 g finely grated Parmesan or Parmigiano cheese
- 30 g unsalted butter
- salt and freshlyground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan oven). This is 220°C for conventional ovens (or 425°F / gas mark 7). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Tip the chicken thighs into a large bowl and scatter over the garlic granules, then season very generously with salt and pepper. Use clean hands to rub the seasoning into the chicken and place the thighs skin side-up onto the prepared tray. Bake in the oven for 28-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the cauliflower florets and boil for 20 minutes over high heat until the florets are completely softened. Drain the cauliflower in a colander for 1-2 minutes.
- Return the drained cauliflower to the same pan and use a potato masher to mash it well. Tip in all the baby spinach. Over medium heat, stir the mixture to allow the spinach to completely wilt into the mash. The spinach will release its own natural moisture, so keep on the heat to allow any excess liquid to evaporate which will avoid a watery mash. Add the butter and Parmigiano cheese and season generously with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Once the chicken thighs are cooked, add some of the chicken roasting tray juices to the cauli-spinach mash (if you are cooking for 2 people, add around 1-2 tablespoons tray juices; if you are cooking for 4 people, add around 3-4 tablespoons). Mix well to combine.
- Serve the chicken with the delicious cauli-spinach mash. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Notes
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutrition
Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 41g