Keto Chicken Biryani
A deliciously spiced cauliflower rice dish, loaded with spices, marinated chicken. This Indian inspired dish is a family favorite, and low carb dream.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinate15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: biryani, chicken biryani, keto friendly, low carb
Servings: 4
Calories: 240kcal
Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1 pound Ground Chicken or chicken cut into small chunks
- ¼ cup plain greek style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- ½ teaspoon Ground Tumeric
- ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetables:
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint chopped
- 2 cups rice cauliflower
- Kosher salt
Chicken:
In a medium sized mixing bowl combine yogurt, garam masala, tumeric, coriander, cumin, chili flakes, lime juice, and salt.
Stir chicken into the bowl until mixed well. Then cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Head a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ghee to the skillet and melt. Then add chicken mixture, and and cook, breaking up the ground chicken as it cooks.
Once cooked through (5 minutes or so), transfer to a a bowl, and set aside.
Vegetables:
To the same skillet, add the ghee, and melt.
Add the onions, and cook, stirring regularly, continue to cook until onions start to brown. About 5-7 minutes.
Once onions are starting to brown, add in the jalapeno, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, and use a wooden spoon to scrape any of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
Add chicken back into the pan, along with the riced cauliflower, half the cilantro, and half the mint.
Mix well, cover, and turn heat down to low.
Let simmer for 5 minutes until cauliflower rice is crisp tender.
Add the remaining cilantro and mint, taste and add salt to preference.
Serve.
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg