Halal Chicken and Cauliflower Bake

Halal Chicken and Cauliflower Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with roasted cauliflower in a creamy, spiced sauce. Perfect for a late-night meal, this dish is both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Cauliflower - 300 grams, cut into florets
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, olive oil, garlic, onion, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
3. In a baking dish, arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer. Pour the seasoned chicken mixture over the cauliflower.
4. Drizzle the coconut milk over the chicken and cauliflower, making sure to cover them well.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cauliflower is tender.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in fiber from cauliflower, aiding in digestion.

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