Chicken with Caramelized Cauliflower and Green Olives
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt
- Pepper
- 1 lb. chicken breast tenders
- 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
- 1/4 c. slivered almonds
- 13 c. pitted green olives
- 1/4 c. packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In 18 inch by 12 inch jelly-roll pan, combine cauliflower, 2 teaspoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well mixed.
- Spread cauliflower in single layer on pan.
- Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown.
- While cauliflower roasts, in large bowl, combine chicken, lemon peel, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Push cauliflower to one side of pan and arrange chicken in single layer on other side.
- Roast 10 minutes longer or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout.
- Meanwhile, in food processor with knife blade attached, pulse almonds until finely ground.
- Add olives and parsley and pulse until almost smooth.
- With machine running, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil until it's fully incorporated, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
- Add mixture to pan with hot chicken and cauliflower and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional parsley.
cauliflower, extravirgin olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken breast tenders, freshly grated lemon peel, slivered almonds, green olives, parsley
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/chicken-caramelized-cauliflower-green-olives-recipe (may not work)