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A close-up of a bowl of Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, with chopsticks resting on the side.

Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A quick, healthy, and satisfying meal that tastes like takeout but fits a lighter lifestyle.


Ingredients

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  • 1 head of cauliflower, blended till it looks like rice (about 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, chopped into 1/2” cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 carrots, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
  • 1/3 cup tamari sauce or soy sauce
  • 12 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (garnish)
  • sesame seeds (garnish)

Instructions

  1. Add cauliflower florets to a food processor or blender. Blend until cauliflower resembles small grains of rice. Set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet to medium high heat.
  3. Add in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to pan. Next add diced chicken.
  4. Saute chicken for 4-5 minutes, tossing throughout.
  5. Remove chicken from the pan. Add in eggs and scramble for 1 minute until cooked. Remove eggs and place with the cooked chicken.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and then immediately add onions. Stir fry onions for 2 minutes until translucent.
  7. Next add garlic, ginger and carrots. Saute the vegetables for 4-5 minutes.
  8. Next add in the cauliflower rice, sweet peas, tamari sauce and sriracha sauce.
  9. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes. Then add chicken and egg back in and mix together.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust sriracha to taste for more or less heat.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: chicken and cauliflower fried rice, healthy dinner, easy recipe, low carb, stir-fry