An overflowing bowl of bright and colorful cauliflower fried rice with neat slices of crispy chicken sitting on top. Garnished with fresh green scallions and spots of golden sesame, enriching the color palette. The vibrant yellows, greens, and browns bring out a warmth, contrasting with the white chicken slices.

Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crispy Five-Spice Chicken

Name: Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crispy Five-Spice Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: cauliflower head, 1 riced; chicken thighs with skin, 2 boneless; Chinese five-spice powder, 2 tsp; low-carb soy sauce, 2 tbsp or to taste; eggs, 2 whisked; spring onions, 2 sliced; small carrot, 1 diced; frozen peas, 1/2 cup optional for strict keto; sesame oil, 2 tbsp; sesame seeds, 1 tbsp for garnish; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily Recipe: January 15, 2024

This is our spin on a classic Chinese cuisine with an unexpected keto twist. Using cauliflower as a substitute for traditional rice, this low-carb 'Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crispy Five-Spice Chicken' packs in plenty of flavor with a savory blend of Chinese five-spice and the satisfying crunch of crispy chicken skin.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cauliflower head - 1 - riced
Chicken thighs with skin - 2 - boneless
Chinese five-spice powder - 2 tsp
Low-carb soy sauce - 2 tbsp or to taste
Eggs - 2 - whisked
Spring onions - 2 - sliced
Small carrot - 1 - diced
Frozen peas - 1/2 cup - optional for strict keto
Sesame oil - 2 tbsp
Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp - for garnish
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍗🧂

First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season your chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Chinese five-spice. Once seasoned, bake them for about 30 minutes or until the skin gets crispy and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Step 2 - 🥘🥕🍚

While the chicken is in the oven, heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower, diced carrot, and peas. Let them cook for around 5 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.
Step 3 - 🍳🥚🔄

Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan and pour in the whisked eggs. Allow the eggs to fully cook, then mix them into the vegetable mixture.
Step 4 - 🥄🧂⏲️

Add soy sauce into the pan and stir. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, and let it cook for another two minutes.
Step 5 - 🍗🔪😋

Take the baked chicken out of the oven. Slice it into pieces and place it on top of the 'fried rice'. Finally, garnish the dish with sliced spring onions and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Serve it while it's hot.

Additional

This dish is not only keto-friendly but also versatile. You can add and subtract the veggies as per your taste or diet. It's also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Children can help with preparation of vegetables, under supervision. To make it more Instagram-worthy, consider investing in colorful dishware; it will bring out the visually appealing colors of this dish!