Sesame Chicken Rice

Sesame Chicken Rice is a delightful low-carb dish that combines tender chicken with a savory sesame sauce, served over a bed of cauliflower rice. This dish is not only flavorful but also packed with protein, making it a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Cauliflower - 400 grams, grated (for cauliflower rice)
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 3 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the soy sauce and mix well, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors for another 2-3 minutes.
5. In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
6. Add the grated cauliflower and diced red bell pepper, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
7. Serve the chicken mixture over the cauliflower rice, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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