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Recipe: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Green Beans and Cauliflower Purée

• ByAccord

When one of our clients first arrived at Accord, they shared that they couldn’t imagine giving up fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Our chef got to work creating a version that honored their comfort food craving while aligning with Accord’s metabolic approach. The result was this delicious, nourishing dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skin-on chicken breast
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ⅛ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans
  • 1-pound bag frozen riced cauliflower
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp onion salt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh or dry parsley

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high. Once hot, place chicken skin-side down. Cook ~4 minutes until browned, then flip and sear the other side.
  4. Transfer chicken to a sheet pan with a rack and roast in the oven for 8 minutes.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine cauliflower rice, cream, butter, and seasonings. Cook over medium heat until cream reduces slightly and cauliflower is tender (about 10 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  7. Boil trimmed green beans until tender. Drain and toss with melted butter, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  8. Plate the chicken with cauliflower purée and green beans, and serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4