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Keto Friendly Chicken Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

Enjoy a low-carb Mediterranean Chicken Bowl! High-protein lupin rice replaces grains for a delicious, keto-friendly, fiber-rich meal.
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken Recipes, International Cuisine, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 521

Ingredients
  

  • 2-4 ounces Kaizen low-carb rice
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 handful fresh parsley
  • 1 handful fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sumac
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 handful baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • sliced jalapeños to taste
  • halloumi cheese optional
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • pinch salt
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a bowl. Add onion, garlic, fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, sumac, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to a small food processor. Process until well blended. Transfer the mixture to the chicken, massage it in, cover, and marinate for 2-6 hours.
  2. Choose to cook the chicken on the stovetop, in an air fryer, or in the oven. For stovetop cooking, heat a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil, and cook the chicken for approximately 10 minutes or until done, flipping halfway through.
  3. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare the Kaizen rice according to package directions, then drain.
  4. Spoon the Kaizen rice into a serving bowl. Arrange arugula and tomatoes on top, then add the chicken and jalapeños.
  5. Optionally, pan-fry two slices of halloumi cheese in a medium skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Top the rice bowl with the halloumi cheese, or substitute with fresh feta cheese.
  6. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as preferred. Drizzle the sauce over the rice bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalProtein: 54gFat: 26gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 498mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've had great success swapping the Kaizen rice for cauliflower rice when I'm looking for an even lighter base, it really soaks up all the delicious sauce.

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