Stir-Fried Cauliflower Rice with Chicken and Broccoli
A quick stir-fry combining tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fragrant cauliflower rice for a light yet satisfying Whole30 meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, broccoli florets, cauliflower rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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, boneless skinless, thinly sliced chicken thighs
- 2 cups, chopped broccoli florets
- 3 cups, riced cauliflower rice
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger root
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken thighs and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger root. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups chopped broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 cups cauliflower rice, 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower rice is tender.
- Step 5: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together for 2 minutes to reheat.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.








