Description
Salty, spicy, tangy, sweet, and with a punch of fresh basil – this low carb recipe has all the flavors of your favorite Thai takeout without the sugar and carbs! Keto and Paleo friendly.
Ingredients
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For the Cauliflower Fried Rice:
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp avocado (or other lightly flavored) oil
- 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups finely chopped (riced) cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp sugar free fish sauce
For the Thai Chicken with Basil
- 2 Tbsp avocado (or other lightly flavored) oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh chilis, minced
- 2 cups chopped, raw, chicken breast
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp granulated sugar substitute (I used this brand)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- Fried eggs to serve (optional)
Instructions
To make the Cauliflower Fried Rice:
- Heat the sesame and avocado (or other) oil in a large heavy bottomed (cast iron if you have it) saute pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about one minute or until fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower and fry over high heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add the fish sauce and stir well, cooking for another 3 minutes. The cauliflower should be softened and browned, with most of the liquid evaporated.
- Remove from the heat and transfer the cauliflower rice to a serving dish.
To make the Thai Chicken with Basil:
- Heat the avocado (or other) oil in the same pan as you cooked the cauliflower rice.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and chilis and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and sizzling.
- Add the chicken to the pan and stir occasionally – cook for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the fish sauce, sweetener, and fresh basil – stir and cook until the chicken is coated and the basil is wilted – about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve over the cauliflower rice. Fried egg is optional but recommended.
Notes
Approximate nutrition information per serving:
3/4 cup cauliflower rice – 105 calories, 8g fat, 4g net carbs, 3g protein
1/2 cup Thai Chicken – 192 calories, 8g fat, 1g net carbs, 27g protein
Total serving – 297 calories, 16g fat, 5g net carbs, 30g protein
Note – 1 fried egg adds another 90 calories, 7g fat, .4g net carbs, 6g protein
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Thai
