Paleo Kung Pao Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
A healthier take on a Chinese takeout classic. Tender chicken and crunchy vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce, served over cauliflower rice.
20m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains nutsContains sesameDAIRY-freeSOY-free
380 cal|40g protein|20g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken breast
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 medium Bell peppers
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 0.5 cup Cashews
- 0.25 cup Coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Arrowroot starch
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and marinate in 1 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp arrowroot starch for 15 minutes.
- 2Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice. Set aside.
- 3Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- 4Add bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 5Add ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and remaining arrowroot starch.
- 7Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and cook until thickened.
- 8Stir in the cauliflower rice and cashews. Cook until heated through.
- 9Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
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