One-Pan Crispy Paleo Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Garlic Cauliflower Mash

Yes, this is the same cauliflower mash I made last week. It was so good with the meatballs that I wanted to try it again without all the tomato sauce.

One-Pan Crispy Paleo Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Ingredients:

• 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, each one cut in half
• 10 slices nitrate free, sugar free bacon (one for each half chicken thigh/breast)
• 2 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp fine grain sea salt
• black pepper
• fresh herbs as desired (I used sage, thyme, and rosemary)

Directions:

1. Mix the onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle over all the chicken. Heat a large cast iron skillet over med-hi heat and preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Wrap one slice of bacon around each chicken thigh half, twice, to cover the chicken surface as much as possible.
3. Add each chicken piece to the skillet, seam side up. Allow the first side to brown about 2 minutes.
4. Turn over each chicken piece carefully so the bacon doesn't move, so seam side is now down and browned side is up. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
5. If chicken is cooked and the bacon isn't crispy enough for your preference, put the chicken under the broiler for a minute or until the bacon is cooked to preference (keep a close eye on it)
6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired while chicken is still in the pan, and serve with your favorite veggie and potatoes. Enjoy!

Original recipe found here


Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients:

• 1 cauliflower head (I used 2 bags of frozen cauliflower)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1-2 tbsp ghee (you can also use coconut oil or olive oil) (I used 2 Tbsp)
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Chop cauliflower into large florets.
2. Steam the cauliflower in a large pot with boiling water, garlic cloves, and salt. Steam until fork tender.
3. Drain and transfer cauliflower and garlic cloves into a blender or food processor.
4. Add the ghee and black pepper. Blender until smooth. Add salt if needed.