Print

Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani

Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani takes all the delicious flavors of Classic Chicken Biryani and lightens the recipe up with cauliflower rice and chicken breasts.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 213 kcal
Author Sabrina

Ingredients

  • 2  chicken breasts , boneless skinless
  • 1  teaspoon  kosher salt , divided
  • 2  teaspoons  garam masala , divided
  • 1  teaspoon turmeric , divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin , divided
  • 1/2  teaspoons  chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter , divided
  • 1  yellow onion , diced
  • 2  teaspoons  ginger , minced
  • 3  cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 jalapeno , deseeded, deveined and chopped
  • 6 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1/4  cup cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1" chunks.
  2. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, chili powder and cumin.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and cook the chicken on medium-high heat until cooked through.

  4. Reduce the heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan and add the onion, cook until they become golden about 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in the ginger, garlic and jalapeños cooking 1 more minute.

  5. Add the cauliflower rice, remaining salt, garam masala, turmeric and cumin and stir together well.

  6. Cover and let cook for 4-5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender.

  7. Stir in the chicken and let it heat back up just for 1 minute then serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 529mg 22%
Potassium 819mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 100.4%
Calcium 5.1%
Iron 7.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.