Description
Chicken and Cauliflower Rice is a delightful blend of tender chicken and fluffy cauliflower rice, delivering a satisfying meal packed with flavor and nutrition. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, providing a wholesome alternative that’s both delicious and visually appealing. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while being adaptable for various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 large head of fresh cauliflower (about 2 cups riced)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cauliflower into florets. Use a food processor to pulse until it resembles rice grains, taking care not to over-process.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower rice to the skillet along with soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Cook for about 5 minutes until cauliflower is tender but retains some bite.
- Fold in sliced green onions just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg