This keto lime chicken cauliflower fried rice is bursting with delicious flavor and it’s so easy to make! It’s a low carb great meal by itself or even on the side of your favorite protein.
I’ve been obsessed with this green sauce base lately that includes a mix of cilantro, lime, jalapeño, and garlic. I usually add mayo to the green base that makes it a perfect creamy green dipping sauce.
And since this green sauce base is so good and addicting, I wanted to try mixing it with fried cauliflower rice and pan fried chicken and see what would come out!
After tasting it, and then tasting it again, I realize that this keto lime chicken fried rice was amazing! Of course, I quickly decided to put it on the list of recipes for LCA.
This lime chicken fried rice can also make a great accompaniment to fish, steak, or on its own with a side of your favorite veggie or salad.
How do you make fried rice keto friendly?
We have experimented with different ways to make keto fried rice and we found that cauliflower rice made the best substitute.
What kind of cauliflower rice should I use for keto fried rice?
We typically use frozen cauliflower rice that can be found at most supermarkets. It’s easy and keeps well compared to fresh unfrozen cauliflower rice. You also can make it fresh with a food processor, but it’s quite a bit of work.
What kind of chicken should I use for keto fried rice?
This depends on preference. I prefer using chicken thighs because they’re juicer and higher in fat content, however, breast meat works well too.
How does keto fried rice hold in the freezer for meal prepping?
This keto fried rice can be made in advanced and then frozen for reheating at a later time. Just pack it into serving sizes and pop it in the microwave for 3-5 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
What other kinds of keto fried rice can I make?
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Now, let’s pan frying up some Keto Lime Chicken Fried Rice!
- Prepping Time 5M
- Cook Time 10M
- Total Time 15M
- Net Carb/Serv ~5g
- Servings 2 Bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 oz Chicken Thigh (about 2 chicken thighs)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
Sauce
- 1 Cup Cilantro
- 1/2 Whole Jalapeno
- 1 Stalk Green Onion
- 2 tsp Lime Juice
- 2 Garlic Cloves
Fried Rice
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Cauliflower Rice
- 1 tsp Chicken Bullion Powder
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Cut chicken thighs into cubes about 1/4 x 1/4 inch and set aside.
3) Inside a food processor, add cilantro, jalapeno, green onion, lime juice, garlic cloves and pulse until well combined.
4) In a Teflon frying pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil on high heat. Once the oil is up to temp (slightly smoking), add chicken, sprinkle salt and pepper and cook for 2-4 minutes until you get a nice brown crust on the chicken. Transfer to holding bowl.
5) In a large Teflon fry pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and bring up to heat on medium. Once the oil starts to lightly smoke, add in cauliflower rice and cook for 2-3 minutes or until preferred tenderness is attained.
6) Sprinkle in the Chicken Bullion, the green paste from step 3) and cooked chicken from step 4). Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes and then transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy hot!
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Keto Lime Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 oz Chicken Thigh about 2 chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
Sauce
- 1 Cup Cilantro
- 1/2 Whole Jalapeno
- 1 Stalk Green Onion
- 2 tsp Lime Juice
- 2 Cloves Garlic
Fried Rice
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Cauliflower Rice
- 1 tsp Chicken Bullion Powder
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cut chicken thighs into cubes about 1/4 x 1/4 inch and set aside.
- Inside a food processor, add cilantro, jalapeno, green onion, lime juice, garlic cloves and pulse until well combined.
- In a Teflon frying pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil on high heat. Once the oil is up to temp (slightly smoking), add chicken, sprinkle salt and pepper and cook for 2-4 minutes until you get a nice brown crust on the chicken. Transfer to holding bowl.
- In a large Teflon fry pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and bring up to heat on medium. Once the oil starts to lightly smoke, add in cauliflower rice and cook for 2-3 minutes or until preferred tenderness is attained.
- Sprinkle in the Chicken Bullion, the green paste from step 3) and cooked chicken from step 4). Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes and then transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy hot!
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