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Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani

4.94 from 143 votes

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

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Yield: 4 servings

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

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and lemon juice.
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.
Set aside and repeat with the remaining ghee and chicken. Set aside.
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.
Add the green chili, cauliflower rice, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
Cook, stirring until tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in chicken and garnish with cilantro.
Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 13/4 cups, Calories: 221kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.5g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 6.5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 646mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5.5g

- WW Points: 2

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