Paleo Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
A savory, satisfying vegan twist on chicken fried rice using cauliflower as the grain-free base. Totally Paleo, totally fabulous, totally weeknight-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower rice store-bought or pulsed fresh
- 1 cup vegan chicken-style strips
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional but fabulous
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of chili flakes if you’re spicy like that
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in your pan over medium-high.
- Toss in vegan chicken strips and brown them for 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, carrots, and peas; stir everything around like you’re on a cooking show.
- Mix in cauliflower rice and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Pour in coconut aminos and sesame oil, then add chili flakes if using.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until everything is golden and smelling like restaurant dreams.
- Stir in green onions and lime juice just before turning off the heat.
- Plate it, pose for a photo (obviously), then devour with zero regrets.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Iron: 14%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Folate: 18%
💁♀️ Flavor Tips
- Add chopped mushrooms for more umami drama.
- Use fresh lime zest if you want next-level citrus notes.
- Swap peas for edamame if you're feeling rebellious.
- Serve with a dollop of spicy almond sauce—trust me.
- Leftovers? Add to lettuce cups and call it “fusion.”