Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
Low-carb take on takeout - 40g protein and only 22g carbs, ready in 15 minutes.
Prep
5m
Cook
12m
Total
17m
Servings
2
kcal
380
Protein
40g
Carbs
22g
Fat
15g
Macros per serving
Allergen info
Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Sesame.
Auto-detected from the ingredient list. Always double-check labels on packaged items (e.g. protein powders, sauces, breads), many are produced in facilities that also handle nuts, soy, milk, wheat or eggs. If you have a severe allergy, do not rely on this list alone.
Overview
Why it works
All the takeout satisfaction, none of the crash. Cauliflower rice fried hot with diced chicken, egg, peas and a proper soy-sesame hit.
- Cauliflower rice cuts carbs by 80% versus jasmine rice.
- Chicken breast + 2 eggs stacks 40 g protein at under 400 kcal.
- Peas add fiber and just enough natural sweetness to feel like the real thing.
Ingredients
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 400 g chicken breast, diced small
- 600 g cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen thawed)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- Scallion and sesame seeds
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
If using frozen cauliflower rice, spread it on a towel and press firmly to remove as much moisture as possible; wet cauliflower steams instead of frying.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat; add the diced chicken breast in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden and cooked through; remove to a plate.
- 3
Crack the eggs into the same pan with a tiny drizzle of oil; scramble loosely over high heat until just set, then remove alongside the chicken.
- 4
Add the remaining oil, minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan; stir for 20 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add the cauliflower rice in an even layer; press it flat against the pan and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until the bottom begins to brown and caramelize.
- 6
Add the frozen peas, stir and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- 7
Return the chicken and scrambled egg to the pan; add the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil and toss everything together vigorously for 60 seconds.
- 8
Taste for seasoning and finish with sliced scallion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Pro Tips
Coach-level details
- Press cauli rice against the pan - it caramelizes and mimics real fried rice.
- Thaw frozen cauli rice fully and squeeze dry or it stays soggy.
Storage & Swaps
Keep it, swap it, save it
Storage
- 3 days refrigerated.
- Label containers with the prep date.
- Reheat gently or bring to room temp before serving.
Smart swaps
- Shrimp or tofu.
- Half rice / half cauli for a hybrid.
Pair with a program
Eating right is half the result.
Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.
