Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani
All the warm spices that make biryani so comforting come together in this lighter version with cauliflower rice. Tender chicken and fragrant seasonings create a meal that's both satisfying and full of flavor. It's a great way to bring something different to the dinner table.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp ghee avocado oil, or olive oil
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium sized yellow onion diced
- 2 tbsp finely diced ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala*
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3-3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to taste
Instructions
- Begin by ricing your cauliflower. Cut your cauliflower into florets. Place inside a high powered blender or food processor and pulse for 10-20 seconds. Scrape down the sides to remove any cauliflower sticking to the side. Once cauliflower is evenly riced, set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium - medium high heat. Add oil or ghee and coat the pan. Toss in chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, evenly browning all sides (inside might still be a little pink).
- Now toss in onion and ginger. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finally add in spices, salt, tomatoes, chicken broth, and raisins. Mix, then toss in cauliflower rice. Bring mixture to a quick boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5-7 minutes or until cauliflower rice is softened.
- Remove from heat. Top with almonds and cilantro. Serve hot!