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    Home » Main Course » Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Published: Dec 19, 2019 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jun 16, 2021 · 932 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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    Photo of Low Carb Cauliflower fried rice on a plate with the rice in a skillet behind it. There is a green text overly that says Cauliflower Fried Rice - Low Carb- Keto - Gluten Free.

    This low carb Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice is the kind of recipe you should learn to make by heart.  It is a 20-minute meal that is surprisingly good.  This keto recipe isn’t fussy, so feel free to improvise with what you have on hand.  It is a great way to clean out your crisper drawer.

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    You are going to be surprised at how comically quick and easy this dish is to make! It is welcoming to adaptations and a great way to clean out the produce drawer!

    Keto Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice is an Easy One Dish Meal!

    There are certain dishes that just scream comfort food.

    Although it may not be the first thing that pops into mind for some, settling down to a big bowl of fried rice has always made me smile.

    Of course, when I went low carb, this was instantly off the menu.

    Or was it?

    You won't believe how much this Low Carb Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice tastes like the "real thing."

    Every time I make this recipe, I wonder why I don't make it more often. It takes less than 20 minutes to throw together and is the perfect one-dish meal.

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    If you have never tried cauli-rice, you are going to be shocked by how good it is.

    Or maybe not.

    Because it seems like cauliflower is the super-hero of the low carb and vegetable world these days, doesn't it?

    There seems to be nothing it can't do, but I would argue that one of the things that it does best is to make "rice".

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    How to Make Low Carb Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Photo of the riced cauliflower, chicken, eggs, sesame oil, avocado oil, diced onion, zucchini, mushrooms, coconut milk, and coconut aminos in white prep bowls.

    1 Make “rice” by either grating the cauliflower with a box grater or cutting into florets and pulsing in a food processor. You can also buy prepared cauli-rice at most grocery stores. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    Photo of a cooked egg on a white plate.

    2 Whisk eggs and season. Cook in the skillet for about 3 minutes, until set. Transfer to a plate.

    Photo of chicken, diced onion, zucchini, and mushrooms in a skillet.

    3 Add avocado oil to the pan. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes more. Add zucchini and mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes more.

    Fourth process photo for Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice - riced cauliflower, egg, and coconut milk is added to the pan with the chicken and vegetables.

    4 Mix in the riced cauliflower, eggs, coconut milk, and coconut aminos.
    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes longer, stirring often.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you make cauliflower into rice?

    You have two options.

    The first one is to use a box grater to grate the vegetable. Watch those fingers!

    The second option is to use a food processor. This is my preferred method. To do this, core the cauliflower and cut into florets. Pulse in your food processor until it resembles rice.

    Can you buy premade cauliflower rice?

    Yes! Most all grocery stores carry cauliflower rice in the freezer section. Some stores, especially places like Whole Foods, often also have fresh cauliflower rice in the produce section. As a result, making recipes with it has never been easier!

    When is cauliflower in season?

    Although cauliflower is available year-round, it is best in the fall and winter.

    Photo of cooked Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with a rustic place of the dish sitting next to it.

    Tools Needed to Make This Recipe

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    • Food Processor (my most-used kitchen tool!) or Box Grater
    • Large Skillet or Wok

    Variations for This Recipe

    • In place of the chicken, substitute another protein. Good options include bacon, chorizo, ground beef, or shrimp.
    • Feel free to substitute other vegetables. Options include kale, spinach, watercress, baby bok choy, bell pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Clean out that produce drawer!
    • Instead of topping the finished dish with Sriracha, try a drizzle of Chili oil or toasted sesame oil.
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    • These Keto Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite easy side dishes. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, this recipe will make a Brussels sprout fan out of you.
    • Grilled Lamb Kebabs are a fabulous way to mix up your meal plan. They work just as well on an indoor grill pan as they do outside, making them perfect for all year.
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    5 from 7 votes

    Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice

    You definitely don't want to miss this Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice! It will have you feeling like you are eating the "real thing", minus the carb-overload feeling you get after eating rice.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time9 mins
    Total Time19 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: spicy
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 228kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 head cauliflower
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into ½-inch cubes
    • ¼ cup diced onion
    • 1 cup zucchini diced
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • ¼ cup coconut milk
    • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
    • For Topping: Toasted Sesame Seeds Sriracha

    Instructions

    • Cut the cauliflower in half, and remove the core. Cut into florets.
    • Grate cauliflower using a box grater or pulse in the food processor until riced. If you are using a food processor, be careful not to over process, or you will have mashed cauliflower!
    • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Whisk the eggs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until just set, (About 3 minutes.) Transfer to a plate and cut into large pieces.
    • Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and add chicken — Cook for 2 minutes.
    • Stir in onion, and cook for 2 minutes more.
    • Add zucchini and mushrooms and cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
    • Mix in cauliflower rice, eggs, coconut milk, and coconut aminos. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 6 minutes more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 76.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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    1. Beth Pierce

      March 19, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love this healthier alternative to fried rice! It's delicious and doesn't throw me off my diet! Can't wait to try your recipe!

      Reply
    2. Terri Steffes

      March 20, 2019 at 1:21 am

      5 stars
      We adore fried rice and we adore cauli rice but why haven't I put them together??? Well, thanks to you, I want to make this over the weekend. Yum.

      Reply
    3. Jessica

      March 20, 2019 at 2:42 am

      I absolutely love cauliflower rice! Making it friend sounds amazing!

      Reply
    4. Porsha Carr

      March 20, 2019 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      I wanna try this for my girls I think they would love it!

      Reply
    5. artchee

      March 20, 2019 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      This looks very delicious. I also do fried rice with different vegetables. :0)

      Reply
    6. Funke Olotu

      March 20, 2019 at 11:44 am

      this looks so yummy! omg
      these days when i get the strenght, i will definetely try this dish

      Reply
    7. Blairvillanueva

      March 20, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious and healthy. I love mixing cauliflower to my other meals 🙂

      Reply
    8. Subhashish Roy

      March 20, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      Cauliflower is now vanishing from the market in our country.I must get to try this wonderful fried rice before that.Surely will this weekend.

      Reply
    9. Heather

      March 20, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      We LOVE all things cauliflower. Rice is one of the ones the kids are still getting used to.

      Reply
    10. Tiffany La Forge-Grau

      March 20, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      That would be a really great recipe to try out sometime! I am trying to cut my carbs back!

      Reply
    11. Joanna Clute

      March 20, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is a killer recipe! You have so many great ideas for healthy food alternatives too!

      Reply
    12. Claudia Krusch

      March 20, 2019 at 11:34 pm

      Love cauliflower fried recipe, but never used some of the ingredients you did! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    13. Autumn Murray

      March 21, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! This looks amazing and like something my family and I will love. Thank you.

      Reply
    14. Betty

      June 01, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      Wonderful recipe!! I made it and it is SO easy!
      Just a side note though...your recipe variations listed “baby boy chow”. I believe it was supposed to be baby bock choy which I LOVE. Stupid Autocorrect! LOL!

      Reply

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