Cajun Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Mangoes and Avocado

Cajun Chicken over Cauliflower Rice in a bowl.

5 from 16 votes

Cajun Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Mangoes and Avocado

Sticky, cajun-flavored chicken served over cauliflower rice with sweet mangoes, buttery avocado, and a creamy Lime Dressing that brings it all together.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Resting Time5

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: avocados, cauliflower rice, cauliflower rice bowl, chicken thighs recipe, healthy dinner recipes, how to cook chicken thighs, how to make cauliflower rice, lunch recipes, mangoes, rice bowls, salad dressing recipe

Servings: serves

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN

6 (1.5 pounds, total) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, add more if you like it spicier or just adjust to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE

1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups cauliflower rice
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

FOR THE TOPPINGS

1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
1 mango, peeled, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced

FOR THE LIME DRESSING

1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (add more if you want/need to thin out the dressing)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 garlic cloves, minced
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
sliced green onions, for garnish
chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

FOR THE CHICKEN

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken thighs with cajun seasoning and add to the skillet. DO NOT crowd the pan - for best results, cook in 2 batches.
Cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes; flip and continue to cook 7 more minutes, or until no longer pink.
Remove from skillet and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.
*You can also follow my recipe for ROASTED Cajun Chicken Thighs.

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE

Add 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Stir in cauliflower rice, season with a bit of salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool for few minutes.

In the meantime, work on the CREAMY LIME DRESSING

In a mixing bowl combine yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper; whisk until well combined. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.

ARRANGE THE RICE BOWLS

Divide a layer of the Cauliflower Rice among 4 pasta bowls.
Top with sliced chicken, avocado slices, pepper slices, chopped mango, and diced onions.
Drizzle the prepared Dressing over the chicken, fruits, and vegetables.
Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro/parsley.
Serve.

Notes

NOTES

If making the Cauliflower Rice Bowls for later, store the toppings, chicken thighs, and cauliflower rice separately.

Heat and assemble right before serving.

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