5 from 24 votes
Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice
This Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice offers a lower-carb alternative to traditional fried rice by using cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. It includes diced chicken, scrambled eggs, vegetables like peas, carrots, and onions, and is flavored with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The dish provides a balance of protein and vegetables with an umami-rich sauce that mimics classic fried rice flavors, making it a versatile meal option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
181 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast diced
- 3 egg
- ½ onion diced
- ¾ cup peas frozen, thawed
- ¾ cup carrot chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari if gluten free, or coconut aminos if keto
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet and place over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until done about 8-10 minutes tossing often.
- Remove chicken from pan and add three eggs. Scramble gently until cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil to pan. Saute garlic for a minute or two. Add ginger, onions and carrots. Saute for a few minutes. Add cauliflower rice and saute for another few minutes. Add peas, soy sauce, chicken and eggs. Saute for a minute.
- Remove from heat and adjust seasoning. Add more soy sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil.
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Notes
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a paleo-friendly version.
- Tamari is suitable for making this dish gluten-free.
- The recipe provides a Weight Watchers SmartPoints value of 4 per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
515mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2480IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
35.4mg
(39%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2480IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 35.4mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.