Garlic Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

• 5 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 whole lemon
• 5 cups cauliflower rice
• 3 stalks green onions(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with half the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. Rub mixture all over the chicken thighs.

3. 3

   Place chicken on a roasting pan with lemon slices tucked around it. Roast 40-45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. 4

   In the last 10 minutes of roasting, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté remaining minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add cauliflower rice to the skillet, stir to coat, and cook 5-7 minutes until tender and lightly golden. Season with black pepper.

6. 6

   Stir sliced green onions into the cauliflower rice. Serve chicken over a bed of cauliflower rice with a squeeze of lemon.