Low Carb Chicken and Rice Recipe

Low carb chicken and rice recipe – Cauliflower “rice” is something I’ve seen around the low carb eating community for a while now. It’s not like I’ve been wary of it, I’m a huge cauliflower fan, but I never thought I’d ever make it. Let me tell you, I’m so glad I finally did.

Making Chicken and Cauliflower Fried “Rice” is super easy. Cut the head of cauliflower into florets and use your blender or food processor to break it down into rice pieces and that’s it! Super easy. I already had some cooked chicken in the fridge, making this even simpler and healthier.

Chicken and cauliflower are two foods that bring many health benefits.

Cauliflower

Like many members of the brassica plant family, cauliflower is well-known in the world of cancer research. That’s because scientists have been using compounds isolated from cauliflower to turn off cancer genes for more than a decade. Not only are the plant chemicals in cauliflower good for preventing cancer, they can also reduce inflammation—a leading cause of heart disease.

Cauliflower is rich in a powerful compound called glucosinolates. These cancer-fighting compounds stop the creation of cancer-causing substances inside cells before they can spread throughout the body. When glucosinolates are present, they activate cellular defenses, as well as detoxifying enzymes and antioxidants. At the same time, they turn off cancer-related genes and make your DNA less likely to reproduce harmful DNA sequences. When these compounds are given to human liver cells that are cancerous, the liver cells automatically trigger programmed cell death when exposed to glucosinolates and die.

Another compound found in abundance in cauliflower, indole-3-carbinol. Indole-3-carbinol is unique in that it can target estrogen-positive breast cancer cells, and serves as an anti-tumor agent. This is great news for many women and yet another reason to eat cauliflower at your next meal.

Indole-3-carbinol has been studied extensively, and has also been shown to cause programmed cell death in acute myeloid leukemia cells. But the benefits don’t stop there. This plant chemical has a potential impact on inflammatory diseases. In animal models, this compound may be therapeutic in inflammatory bowel disease and colitis-associated colon cancer. Nonspecific colon cancer may also be slowed and possibly stopped by indole-3-carbinol. That’s great news for people who suffer from a variety of digestive issues.

Cauliflower isn’t alone in these acts of health heroism. All members of the cruciferous family—Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli—are cancer-protective and anti-inflammatory. They’re all rich in fiber and health-promoting compounds that support liver health and cellular detoxification.

Chicken

The staple food of every non-vegetarian, chicken in any form, be it stew, soup or salad is great for your health. The most common poultry in the world, chicken has been domesticated and consumed as food for thousands of years and rightly so. The health benefits of eating chicken are enormous. Not only is it a rich source of a variety of essential nutrients and vitamins, it is also reputed to be one of the safest meats available as it is least associated with any kind of side effects. Here are five more reasons why you should bite into your chicken more often.

1) natural anti-depressant

We’ve long found comfort in a big bowl of chicken soup, haven’t we? Chicken, like turkey, is rich in amino acids, particularly tryptophan, which gives us a warm, comforting feeling. In fact, if you’re feeling down, eating some poultry will boost your serotonin levels (a hormone that controls depression) in your brain, improve your mood and reduce stress, and help you fall asleep.

2) high in lean protein

Chicken is one of the biggest sources of protein – and not just any protein. It is full of lean proteins, which are the highest quality proteins and are extremely important for our body growth. These low-fat proteins also play an important role in helping obese people lose weight quickly. Since proteins are also known as the building blocks of muscle, chicken is also a great source if you are looking to build muscle.

3) Keeps bones healthy

Chicken also contains phosphorus, which, along with calcium, keeps your bones healthy. In fact, it’s an excellent food source for men with weak bones. It’s also rich in the mineral selenium, which reduces the risk of developing arthritis later in life. Want to kick some butt? Simple, eat chicken!

4) Protects against cancer

Eat chicken to keep cancer at bay! Chicken is rich in vitamin B3 (niacin), a vitamin that is essential for cancer protection. A small serving of chicken can meet your niacin needs for the entire day. The selenium in chicken is also believed to protect against cancer.

5) increases metabolism

Vitamin B6 stimulates metabolic cellular response, which means eating chicken will keep your energy levels high, while the metabolism-burning calories can keep you at a healthy weight. If you’re starting to feel a little tired, try eating some chicken to give your body a boost of nutrients, protein, and calories that will also keep your energy levels soaring.

See Also:

• Low carb paleo rice recipe
• Low carb Greek rice
• How to Make Simple Low Carb Rice
• Book 101 Low Carb Recipes

Low Carb Chicken and Rice Recipe | Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lard
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup diced celery and red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallions
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
• 1 cooked chicken breast, cut into small pieces

Low Carb Chicken and Rice Recipe | Preparation

Cut the cauliflower into florets. Working in batches, pulse the florets in a food processor (a blender should also work) until they resemble the size of rice. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of lard over medium heat. Scramble the eggs, transfer them to a cutting board, and give them a quick, rough chop. Set aside.

Wipe out the skillet, add a tablespoon of lard, and return to medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and pepper until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for another minute. Add the cauliflower “rice” and stir very well. Lower the heat to medium low, cover the skillet, and cook until the “rice” is tender, about 5-8 minutes.

Uncover and mix in the chopped eggs, chives, cooked chicken and coconut aminos

Serve to low carb chicken rice recipe warm

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