Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice | Low Carb Meal Idea

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are less expensive.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame is a protein-rich alternative, while mixed veggies are cost-effective.

Heat a little sesame oil in a pan.

Add diced chicken breast to the pan and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until fully cooked.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Add more sesame oil and the white part of the green onions to the pan.

Add grated garlic and toast until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and pre-heated frozen peas to the pan and cook for a few minutes.

Add uncooked cauliflower rice to the pan and toss everything together.

Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix with the vegetables and cauliflower rice.

Cover the pan with a lid to steam the cauliflower and soften it.

Add soy sauce over the top and give everything a quick toss.

Top with green onions and cover with the lid to wilt them.

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