Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Sesame Chicken
A flavorful keto stir-fry combining tender chicken pieces with cauliflower rice, tossed in a savory sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cauliflower rice, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.








