Paprika Garlic Chicken and Cauliflower Air Fryer Bake
Crispy air-fried cauliflower florets and juicy chicken breast tossed in smoked paprika, garlic, and cumin. Simple, budget-friendly, and ready in 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your Ninja air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your Ninja air fryer to 390°F…
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Preheat your Ninja air fryer to 390°F…
Preheat your Ninja air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Combine smoked paprika
In a medium mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and olive oil.
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Add chopped chicken breast pieces and cauliflower…
Add chopped chicken breast pieces and cauliflower florets to the bowl, tossing until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Transfer the chicken and cauliflower into the…
Transfer the chicken and cauliflower into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
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Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10…
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through at 5 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Check for doneness
Check for doneness: chicken should be opaque throughout with internal temperature reaching 165°F (74°C) and cauliflower should have golden brown crispy edges.
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Plate immediately and serve hot
Plate immediately and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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