Name: Low Carb Keto Chicken Stir Fry With Cauliflower Rice
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Olive oil ((divided)); 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast ((or thighs; cut into 1-inch pieces)); 1/2 tsp Sea salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 4 cloves Garlic ((minced)); 6 oz Broccoli ((cut into florets)); 1 large Red bell pepper ((cut into 1-2 inch thin strips)); 1/4 cup Chicken bone broth; 1 lb Cauliflower rice ((fresh or frozen)); 1/4 cup Coconut aminos; 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup Green onions ((optional))

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Keto stir fry recipes are one of my favorite low carb dinners – they come together quickly, they need just one pan, and I can easily use whatever I have on hand. Triple-win. This simple low carb keto chicken stir fry recipe with cauliflower rice is no exception. It came together with random ingredients I had in my fridge, freezer, and pantry – and they are common enough that chances are, you have most of them, too. It’s similar to cauliflower chicken fried rice, with the addition of a savory sauce and larger chunks of veggies.

Keto stir fry chicken and vegetables is the kind of meal that makes you wonder how such simple ingredients can turn into something so delicious! Not only is it low carb, it also happens to be paleo and whole30 approved. And since it uses such a natural rice replacement, hopefully this low carb cauliflower rice stir fry will make you feel like you’re eating an authentic Asian meal, without missing the carbs. Try keto teriyaki chicken with cauliflower rice next!

How To Make Keto Chicken Stir Fry With Cauliflower Rice

This keto chicken and broccoli stir fry comes together in just 15 minutes:

Cook chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok, over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is golden, but not quite (or just barely) cooked through. Set aside and cover to keep warm.

TIP: Don’t move the chicken around too much. Keeping it one place gives it a nice sear. Leave it in place until browned, then flip and repeat. And, letting it just barely or not quite cook means that it will finish cooking when you add it back to the pan later and avoid drying it out.

Saute veggies. Add more olive oil to pan and fry garlic until fragrant. Add broccoli and bell peppers. Stir fry until broccoli is bright green and peppers start to soften.

Finish veggies. Add bone broth to the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze (this is the beginning of your sauce). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until broccoli is soft or done to your liking.
Finish stir fry sauce. Add coconut aminos, scraping again to deglaze. (Check my tips below on seasoning ideas if you like.)

TIP: If you like a sweet sauce, whisk 1-2 tbsp Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend with the coconut aminos before adding it to the pan.

Assemble keto stir fry chicken. Return chicken to the pan and add cauliflower rice. Increase heat to medium-high and stir fry until cauliflower is soft, but not mushy, and cooked through.

Serve stir fry. Remove from heat, stir in toasted sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Top with green onions.

Low Carb Chicken Stir Fry FAQs

Can I use other veggies?

Yes, feel free to add any other veggies you have on hand along with the broccoli and peppers, such as sugar snap peas (more low carb than keto), sliced onions, or zucchini.

Check the keto food list for a full listing of keto friendly veggies to add to your cauliflower rice stir fry.

Can I use frozen veggies?

Yes, you can use frozen broccoli and bell peppers if you like. They will be softer, but still delicious.

Can I use regular chicken broth?

I used chicken bone broth to simmer the broccoli and deglaze the pan for extra flavor. If you don’t have any, you can buy it here to achieve the same maximum flavor.

But regular chicken broth is okay too (though less flavorful), and water would work in a pinch (you may need to add more salt in this case).

Can I add seasonings for chicken stir fry?

Absolutely! I kept this keto stir fry recipe simple with basic ingredients, but you can definitely add herbs and spices.

Complimentary additions could include ground ginger, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, or even fish sauce.

Keto Stir Fry Chicken And Vegetables Storage Instructions

Can you make keto chicken and vegetable stir fry ahead?

Because stir fry comes together so quickly, I recommend making it fresh. You can, however, prep a few things to make the low carb chicken stir fry with vegetables come together even quicker!

Cut the broccoli into florets, slice the red pepper and make the cauliflower rice if you’re making it yourself. These three prep items will help pull the meal together.

How to store keto stir fry chicken

Store this keto low carb chicken stir fry in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Can you freeze chicken stir fry with riced cauliflower?

Yes, you can freeze this cauliflower rice stir fry with chicken for 2-3 months if you really want to. But, it’s best fresh so that the veggies don’t get mushy!

How to reheat low carb stir fry

Reheat the keto chicken stir fry recipe in the microwave or in a skillet, until hot. The microwave will work in a pinch, but has a risk of drying out the chicken.

More Low Carb Keto Stir Fry Recipes

If you like this keto chicken stir fry with cauliflower rice, you might also like these other low carb stovetop stir fry recipes:

Paleo Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry – Classic flavors without the sugary-sweet sauce! Tastes better than takeout!
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry – This easy meal takes just 15 minutes! It’s loaded with veggies, too.
Zucchini Stir Fry with Beef & Pesto – We’re switching up the flavors here from Asian to bright pesto, you’re going to love it!
Cauliflower Fried Rice – Want your family to eat more veggies? This is the recipe to make it happen!
Gluten-Free Chicken Stir Fry – Different sauce, different veggies! Be sure to use a keto friendly thickener and keto sweetener for the sauce.
Sauteed Broccoli – The broccoli saute method in this chicken stir fry actually comes from my sauteed broccoli recipe, which makes a great side for just about any meal.

Tools To Make Chicken Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

Wok – Sick of losing veggies over the side of the pan when you make keto stir fry chicken and vegetables? Get a wok, they are made for stir fries. Choose a heavy one like this one, so that it holds heat well – a must for stir fry.
Stir Fry Spatula – This is another helpful tool when you’re making keto stir fry chicken and vegetables.

Low Carb Keto Chicken Stir Fry Recipe With Cauliflower Rice

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23 Comments

Klaudia Giardina
0 February 11, 2022Reply

Can you use No Soy organic teriyaki sauce, marinade instead of Coconut Aminos?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 February 14, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Klaudia, Teriyaki sauce and coconut aminos are not quite the same so I don’t think that would work as an alternative.
Brenda Matteson
0 January 14, 2022Reply

I’ve always loved stir fry. Tried this recipe for lunch and made enough for several meals, it was delicious.
Pamellah
0 November 6, 2021Reply

I found it a bit difficult to get a dry mixture at step 6, so I had to remove the liquid. Secondly, I used coconut cream because I am not familiar with the term coconut aminos. I liked the final result; very delicious. I will cook it again.
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 November 8, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Pamellah, Coconut aminos is a soy sauce alternative.
Cecelia
0 April 25, 2021Reply

I made this recipe today with a few tweaks. I used frozen vegetables instead of fresh, soy sauce instead of sesame oil (ran out of that the other day), frozen cauliflower rice, & I used fish sauce instead of coconut aminos. My family loved it.
Jen
0 February 20, 2021Reply

I’m very sorry, but we followed this recipe to a T and it did not have much flavor, and the broccoli was still very very crunchy after cooking it much longer than the suggested time. Unfortunately this is the second recipe from your blog that we’ve had this experience with, so maybe I’ll try another one and see what happens.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 February 21, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Jen, Sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. The instructions will create cooked broccoli that is ‘crisp tender’ so it will still have a bit of crunch. You can definitely cook it longer if you prefer a softer texture to your broccoli.
- Elizabeth posler
  0 March 12, 2021Reply
  
  Thus recipe was awesome! The only thing we did different was add some Ghee butter and we used avocado oil instead of olive oil. Thank you!
DAwn
0 January 26, 2021Reply

Another hit with the family!! I suggest you prep everything before you start cooking because it cooks fast! Would it be a bad thing to add onions with the garlic?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 January 26, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Dawn, I think onions would work nicely with the dish. If you are counting carbs, they will change the nutrition slightly.
Heather McLean
0 November 9, 2020Reply

For your Keto Chicken Stir Fry…..where do you get all the carbs from?
I did not go do a count myself but 11net carbs per serving seems really high? No?
What am I missing?
Thanks!
PS Love your recipes!
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 November 9, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Heather, The veggies are the biggest contributor to the carb count in this recipe. Feel free to scale back on the number of veggies if you are wanting to make this lower carb.
Lindsay
0 September 29, 2020Reply

For frozen cauliflower do you precook or add in frozen?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 September 29, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Lindsay, No need to pre-cook your frozen veggies. Just add them in frozen. They will turn out a little softer than fresh, but it will still be delish!
Mary
0 September 1, 2020Reply

Anyone know how many points this would be on weight watchers?
Carol
0 July 29, 2020Reply

Yum! The flavor was outstanding! I loved this dish and will definitely be making it again. Thank you!
Stephanie Watson
0 June 20, 2020Reply

Thanks for this recipe. I am new to Keto and love your meal planning app which is where I found this! I was worried that this might be bland when I saw the only ingredients were coconut aminos and chicken broth but it tasted delicious and was a big hit with the whole family. I did season the chicken and veggies with ground ginger but nothing more. The chicken was super moist because of the searing. The big win…my kids ate all their veggies with no complaints and even my oldest was stealing veggies from my son’s plate when he was full! My kids will not eat cauliflower rice so I put white rice in the rice cooker for them and cooked the cauliflower rice in a separate pan which allowed me to add chilis to bring in some heat. The hardest part of a stir fry is the prep work, so I did cut up the veggies and chicken ahead of time. Also, stir fry move fast so I made sure to have all the ingredients out and measured ahead of time. We will be making this over and over but using different vegetables!
Erika
0 May 19, 2020Reply

Stir fry is so delicious and I love that this is a great way to get in so many veggies!
Rachel
0 May 19, 2020Reply

So easy and full of flavor! Thanks for sharing!
Kelli McGrane
0 May 19, 2020Reply

Such a delicious and easy meal!
Angela
0 May 19, 2020Reply

I love this recipe! Tasty and healthy. My kids went crazy for this dish… the cauliflower rice was a hit!
veenaazmanov
0 May 19, 2020Reply

A crunchy and delicious comforting meal with amazing flavors. I love it.

Low Carb Keto Chicken Stir Fry Recipe With Cauliflower Rice

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