Candida Diet Friendly Mexican-Style Chicken with Cumin and Lime
Bold, smoky, and bright with fresh lime, this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels indulgent without working against your wellness goals. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs get rubbed down with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a handful of other spices before hitting a hot pan, and that sear builds a deeply golden crust that's genuinely hard to resist. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, which means the vegetables — red bell pepper and zucchini — pick up all those savory drippings as they cook. Cauliflower rice stands in for the grain-based base you'd normally find under a dish like this, keeping things satisfying and filling without the starchy carbs that can be tricky to navigate on a candida-focused eating plan. A generous squeeze of fresh lime at the end ties every element together with a clean, citrusy punch. Serve it to four people straight from the pan and finish with a scatter of cilantro if you have it — simple, vibrant, and genuinely delicious.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tbsp)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of each thigh.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 6–7 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
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