Keto Lemon Chicken Rice

Keto Lemon Chicken Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty lemon and aromatic cauliflower rice, making it a perfect low-carb alternative to traditional fried rice. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also satisfies your cravings for Asian cuisine without the carbs.

Keto Lemon Chicken Rice
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
  • Cauliflower - 400 grams, riced
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
  • Green onions - 2, sliced
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil, then add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic and ginger. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in the soy sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and combine flavors.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
  • High in protein, which supports muscle maintenance and repair.

Tags

ChineseKetoRice Dish