Description
Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry with Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that marries health and flavor. Tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce is complemented by colorful vegetables, all served over light and fluffy cauliflower rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this stir fry is not only quick to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy a satisfying meal that feels indulgent without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping mixed vegetables and heating a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken by melting 2 tbsp of butter in the skillet, adding seasoned chicken breasts, and cooking until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies by adding remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Once fragrant, toss in chopped vegetables and sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Make it saucy by pouring in soy sauce and chicken broth; simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Combine everything by slicing cooked chicken and returning it to the skillet with sesame oil. Toss well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg