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Cauliflower rice with chicken
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Cauliflower rice with chicken

A light, protein-rich, and low-carb meal perfect for a nutritious lunch or wholesome dinner. Tender chicken breast pairs effortlessly with fragrant cauliflower rice cooked with aromatic vegetables and herbs. The secret is to avoid overcooking the cauliflower so it retains a pleasant, rice-like texture.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Servings3
Cal/serving388
#High protein #Low-carb #sugar free#keto dinner#chicken bowl

Ingredients

Servings
3
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper½ tsp

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Wash and dry the cauliflower thoroughly, then pulse it in a food processor or grate it using a coarse grater until it resembles rice grains.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken breast into medium bite-sized cubes. Finely dice the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep skillet. Add chicken cubes, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté over medium heat for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked through, then transfer to a plate.

    8 min

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, then add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir and cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender yet slightly crisp.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mix thoroughly to combine, sprinkle with fresh parsley, let cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.

    2 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 398 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

388
kcal
45.9g
Protein
16.5g
Carbs
15.5g
Fat
5.3g
Fiber

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