Coconut Cauliflower Rice with Sweet Coconut Chicken and Broccoli

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Coconut Cauliflower Rice with Sweet Coconut Chicken and Broccoli

Coconut Cauliflower Rice with Sweet Coconut Chicken and Broccoli is a high-protein, low carb meal packed with flavor, fiber, and phytonutrients. It’s a healthier take on takeout without tasting “healthy.” Win all around!

When you order takeout chicken and rice with veggies, you might think you’re making a healthier choice. But here’s the deal, most of those takeout dishes are carb-heavy from the rice and contain sauces with hidden sugars and inflammatory oils. That’s a massive blood sugar spike (and crash) waiting to happen. Practically speaking, this can feel like post-meal fatigue and sluggishness followed by cravings an hour or two later.

You can get the same taste, but with a much better macronutrient profile and completely different effect on the body with two simple changes. First, swap out regular rice for cauliflower rice. Second, make your own flavorful but added sugar free sauce.

I’m always looking to reimagine my favorite foods into Fab Four versions that satisfy cravings but nourish my body and wellbeing, too. Let’s see how this version of Chicken Broccoli and Rice plays out in terms of blood sugar balance:

  • Protein: chicken
  • Fat: coconut oil, coconut milk, ghee
  • Fiber and Greens: broccoli, cauliflower, chives

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  • Prep Time

    5 minutes

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Servings

    2

  • Freezer Friendly

    No

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of cauliflower rice
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk or coconut crème
  • 1 rotisserie chicken or 2 baked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp chopped green chives
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp melted ghee

Directions

  1. In a large sauté pan, blanch broccoli in water for 4-6 minutes until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In same large sauté pan, add coconut oil, coconut milk (or crème) and cauliflower. Stir-fry on medium heat until cauliflower is done to your liking, 4-6 minutes.
  3. You can either add broccoli and shredded chicken to the pan and stir to incorporate and warm or add cauliflower to bottom of bowl and top with shredded chicken and broccoli.
  4. For the sauce, in a small bowl, mix melted ghee, coconut aminos and sesame seeds. Stir to combine. Dress each bowl with half of the sauce.
  5. Top with chives and gluten-free sriracha sauce (optional). Enjoy!