Description
A light and flavorful low-carb bowl featuring tender lemon-seasoned chicken served over fluffy cauliflower rice with fresh vegetables and herbs for a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and onion powder.
- Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower rice and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and excess moisture has evaporated.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Divide mixture into serving bowls and top with spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and optional feta cheese.
Notes
- Do not overcook cauliflower rice to prevent mushy texture.
- Store toppings separately when meal prepping to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Grilled shrimp or baked salmon can be substituted for chicken.
- Add avocado or pine nuts for extra healthy fats and crunch.
- Best stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; not recommended for freezing due to texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
