
Greek-inspired Chicken Cauliflower 'Risotto'
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Style
Greek Fusion
Technique
Sautéing
Diet Friendly
Low-Carb
Daily Recipe: May 13, 2025
This recipe showcases a delightful fusion of robust Greek flavors harmonized with a low-carb approach, inevitably shaking up your usual diet menu. We're going to use ripe cherry tomatoes, high-quality oil-cured black olives, and fresh mint leaves to give this dish a burst of springtime vibrancy.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Chicken breasts - 2 - cut into bite-sized pieces
- Medium cauliflower - 1 - riced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1/2 cup - halved
- Oil-cured black olives - 1/3 cup - pitted and chopped
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
- Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
- Lemon juice - 2 tbsp - none
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/2 cup - none
- Salt - to taste - none
- Pepper - to taste - none
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🍳🍗⏲️Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Step 2 - 🥘🍚🔥In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and garlic, cook until fragrant. Add the riced cauliflower, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3 - 🐔🍅🫒When the cauliflower is cooked, stir in the chicken, cherry tomatoes, and chopped black olives. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until everything is heated through.
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Step 4 - 🍋🫒🌱Right before serving, drizzle with lemon juice and remaining olive oil, then sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh mint.
Additional
Traditionally, a risotto is made with rice. In a witty deviation, we've substituted riced cauliflower, a popular low-carb option. This opens a world of flavour potential with Greek cuisine's characteristic ingredients. For a vegetarian version, simply skip the chicken, and consider adding some toasted pine nuts for added protein and texture.