This cauliflower chicken fried rice will satisfy your takeout craving with a healthy and delicious stir fry, loaded with vegetables and protein. It’s based on my (vegetarian) cauliflower fried rice recipe, except this time I used classic peas and carrots instead of bell peppers — but if you’re low carb, it’s easy to make that swap to make this dish more keto-friendly.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for cauliflower chicken fried rice, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Cauliflower – Used to make cauliflower rice! If you haven’t made it before, my cauliflower rice guide will show you exactly how to make it. As a shortcut, you can also buy already riced cauliflower from the produce section (which goes bad quickly, so use it within a day or two) or from the freezer section.Butter – Cooking this dish in butter imparts great flavor, but you could also use avocado oil or olive oil for a dairy-free option.Chicken Breast – I prefer to use organic chicken (get it shipped right to your door), but you can use any type of boneless skinless chicken breast. Boneless chicken thighs would also work, or if you have leftover shredded chicken, throw that in without the additional cook time. If you prefer ground chicken, you might like these Asian chicken lettuce wraps instead.Sea Salt & Black Pepper Onion – I used white onion, but you could also use yellow onion.Garlic – The recipe calls for 2 cloves garlic, but feel free to adjust to your own tastes. You can mince fresh garlic yourself for the best flavor, or use jarred garlic for convenience. If you have neither, substitute 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder — but fresh tastes better.Carrots – These are listed as optional for keto cauliflower fried rice with chicken, because carrots aren’t keto, but definitely include them if this doesn’t apply to you or you aren’t strict. Another option is to use orange bell peppers for a similar color and light crunch.Green Peas – Peas are also optional, as carbs in peas are on the high side, but I love and have included them.Eggs – Use whole, large eggs.Coconut Aminos – This is used in place of soy sauce and is my preference, but low sodium soy sauce or tamari are fine to use instead if you like.Sesame Oil – Use a toasted sesame oil for best flavor. Be sure to add this only at the end, as it’s not intended to be used as a cooking oil.Green Onions – Thinly slice green onions for garnish and fresh flavor.
How To Make Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice
This section shows how to make chicken fried rice with cauliflower rice, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftover chicken cauliflower fried rice in refrigerator for 3-4 days.Reheat: Reheat in a hot skillet on the stove, or in the microwave.Freeze: Store in an airtight container or zip lock bag in the freezer for 2-3 months.
More Healthy Stir Fry Recipes
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