Cookwith - Caramelized Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Vanilla Cauliflower Purée

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp golden monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol blend)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
• Zest of 1 lemon