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This cauliflower chicken fried rice will satisfy your takeout craving with a healthy and delicious stir fry, loaded with vegetables and protein. It’s based on my (vegetarian) cauliflower fried rice recipe, except this time I used classic peas and carrots instead of bell peppers — but if you’re low carb, it’s easy to make that swap to make this dish more keto-friendly.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Classic fried rice flavor
Tender chicken and vegetables
Easy, healthy meal made in one pan
Ready in 30 minutes — faster than traditional chicken fried rice!
Naturally gluten-free, paleo, whole30, and low carb

Closeup of cauliflower chicken fried rice with a wooden spoon.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for cauliflower chicken fried rice, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Cauliflower – Used to make cauliflower rice! If you haven’t made it before, my cauliflower rice guide will show you exactly how to make it. As a shortcut, you can also buy already riced cauliflower from the produce section (which goes bad quickly, so use it within a day or two) or from the freezer section.
Butter – Cooking this dish in butter imparts great flavor, but you could also use avocado oil or olive oil for a dairy-free option.
Chicken Breast – I prefer to use organic chicken (get it shipped right to your door), but you can use any type of boneless skinless chicken breast. Boneless chicken thighs would also work, or if you have leftover shredded chicken, throw that in without the additional cook time. If you prefer ground chicken, you might like these Asian chicken lettuce wraps instead.
Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Onion – I used white onion, but you could also use yellow onion.
Garlic – The recipe calls for 2 cloves garlic, but feel free to adjust to your own tastes. You can mince fresh garlic yourself for the best flavor, or use jarred garlic for convenience. If you have neither, substitute 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder — but fresh tastes better.
Carrots – These are listed as optional for keto cauliflower fried rice with chicken, because carrots aren’t keto, but definitely include them if this doesn’t apply to you or you aren’t strict. Another option is to use orange bell peppers for a similar color and light crunch.
Green Peas – Peas are also optional, as carbs in peas are on the high side, but I love and have included them.
Eggs – Use whole, large eggs.
Coconut Aminos – This is used in place of soy sauce and is my preferred soy sauce substitute, but low sodium soy sauce or tamari are fine to use instead if you like.
Sesame Oil – Use a toasted sesame oil for best flavor. Be sure to add this only at the end, as it’s not intended to be used as a cooking oil.
Green Onions – Thinly slice green onions for garnish and fresh flavor.

VARIATION: Add sauce.

For even more flavor, drizzle your chicken and cauliflower rice with some nutty and creamy peanut sauce.

Ingredients to make chicken cauliflower fried rice.

How To Make Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice

This section shows how to make chicken fried rice with cauliflower rice, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Rice cauliflower. Use a food processor or box grater to “rice” the cauliflower florets.
Saute chicken. Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Saute until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Saute vegetables. Cook the onion, garlic, and carrots until soft. Add peas and saute another minute.
Cook eggs. Whisk eggs in a small bowl and press veggies to the edge of the pan. Add eggs to center and lightly scramble.

Skillet with veggies and scrambled egg off to the side.

Combine. Add cauliflower and chicken to the pan. Saute until the cauliflower is soft, but not mushy.
Season. Remove from heat. Season the cauliflower mixture with coconut aminos, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Cauliflower chicken fried rice in a skillet.

Finished cauliflower chicken fried rice with green onions.

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep leftover chicken cauliflower fried rice in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat: Reheat in a hot skillet on the stove, or in the microwave.
Freeze: Store in an airtight container or zip lock bag in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Cauliflower chicken fried rice in a bowl with chopsticks.

More Healthy Stir Fry Recipes

If you like this keto chicken fried cauliflower rice, you might also like some of these other healthy stir fry recipes:

ChickenCabbageStirFry(Paleo,LowCarb,Gluten free)Detail:chicken cabbage stir fry recipe paleo low carb gluten free

Recommended Tools

Food Processor – This is the easiest way to make your own cauliflower rice at home.
Large Skillet – If you don’t have a wok, use a large skillet so there’s enough room to cook it all.