Description
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken is a delightful, low-carb alternative to traditional fried rice that boasts a medley of flavors and vibrant colors. This quick and easy dish features fluffy cauliflower rice, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection and enhanced with soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe makes healthy eating both satisfying and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups riced)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into florets and pulsing in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add bell peppers, frozen peas, and carrots; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- Fold in the cauliflower rice and cook until tender but not mushy (about 5 minutes).
- Push ingredients aside; pour in beaten eggs, scramble until just set, then mix everything together.
- Finally, stir in soy sauce and sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg