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Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani

This quick and easy Indian-inspired skillet dish, is a low-carb take on Chicken Biryani, made with riced cauliflower in place of rice. It's also Keto, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch chunks)
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons clarified butter
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 to 2 hot green chili pepper (sliced)
  • 6 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and lemon juice.
  2. In a large skillet over high heat, add 1 teaspoon ghee. Add half of the chicken and cook until browned, and cooked through, about 5 minutes stirring halfway.
  3. Set aside and repeat with the remaining ghee and chicken. Set aside.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons ghee to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-high and add the onion, cook until they become golden about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add the green chili, cauliflower rice, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
  6. Cook, stirring until tender, about 6 minutes.
  7. Stir in chicken and garnish with cilantro.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 13/4 cups Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 11.5g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 646mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Serving 13/4 cups
Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 11.5g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 646mg 27%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.