Cauliflower Rice Bowl (Print Version)

A colorful low-carb bowl with riced cauliflower, spiced chicken, and fresh veggies for a complete nutritious meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cauliflower Rice

01 - 1 large head cauliflower (approximately 24.7 oz), riced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Protein

05 - 14.1 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables and Toppings

11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
16 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

→ Sauce

17 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
19 - 1 teaspoon tahini
20 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Remove leaves and stem from cauliflower, chop into florets, and pulse in a food processor until rice-sized consistency is achieved.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, quickly sauté bell pepper and broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp, maintaining slight firmness.
06 - Divide cooked cauliflower rice among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh herbs.
07 - Drizzle bowls with optional yogurt-tahini sauce and sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's the rare low-carb meal that genuinely tastes indulgent, not like punishment disguised as health food.
  • Everything comes together in about 30 minutes, which means you can make it on a weeknight without losing your mind.
  • You get to customize every single bowl, so everyone at your table finds something they actually want to eat.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken; give the pieces space to brown properly or they'll steam themselves into submission.
  • The cauliflower rice loses its bite if you cook it too long, so keep an eye on it and pull it off the heat while it still has some texture.
03 -
  • Freeze leftover cauliflower rice in portions so you always have a base ready for quick bowls throughout the week.
  • Cook your chicken the night before if you're meal prepping; it reheats beautifully and cuts your morning assembly time in half.
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