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Chicken Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Bake
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Bake

30 minServes 5Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat1.3 kg
  • avocado oil (for the chicken, plus extra for misting)Pantry45 ml
  • ranch seasoningSpices20 g
  • cauliflower (cut into bite-sized pieces, washed and dried)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices5 g
  • medium cheddar (shredded)Dairy227 g
  • sweet and smoky barbecue sauce (about half a bottle)Pantry220 ml
  • bacon (chopped)Meat100 g

per serving

Nutrition

647kcal

Carbs
12 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
43 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Grater
  • Stovetop
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the chicken

    • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
    • Toss with avocado oil and ranch seasoning.
    • Sear in a hot pan just until colored, then remove from the heat.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the cauliflower

    • Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
    • Spread on a parchment-lined baking tray.
    • Mist with avocado oil and season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
    Step 2
  3. Layer the bake

    • Spread the chicken over the cauliflower.
    • Shred the cheddar and scatter on top.
    • Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the cheese and finish with the chopped bacon.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 450 °C until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
    Step 4