Super Filling Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

My family loves Chinese take-out. The only problem is finding paleo-friendly Chinese take-out. That is why this Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe is so perfect!

My kids love this, and it’s pretty easy to make. This stuff also satisfies your carb craving, you know, when you want to cheat but don’t want the stomach repercussions. I have to double this recipe for my clan; I would recommend doubling; even if you don’t have a huge family, you will want leftovers!

Super Filling Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

Gretel Shaw

This chicken and yellow rice recipe is a low-carb alternative to your favorite Chinese takeout. It's a delicious filling meal you will keep craving for.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 people

Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 breasts ground chicken (minced chicken)
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  3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 medium carrots - peeled and finely diced
• ½ medium yellow onion - diced
• ½ teaspoon garlic - crushed
• 1 head cauliflower - steamed and riced
• 3 sprigs green onions - diced
• 1 dash ginger
• 2 medium eggs - whisked

Instructions

 

• Steam and rice your cauliflower. Set aside
• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add your minced chicken and 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos. When chicken is cooked thoroughly, set aside.
• Add 1 more tablespoon of coconut oil to the pan, carrots, and 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil. Cook everything until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onions become translucent.
• Add cauliflower and drizzle with another tablespoon of sesame oil. Add green onions and 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos and ginger.
• Add chicken back to the pan.
• Create a well in the centre of your rice. Add 2 eggs and scramble. Incorporate into the rice as the eggs cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5304IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg

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