Easy Keto Chicken Biryani Recipe
A spicy Indian chicken dish served with riced cauliflower and cilantro.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 458kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)
- 6 cups fresh riced cauliflower
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, spices, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk well. Stir in chicken cubes, cover, and marinate for 2-24 hours.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add half of the chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken, adding butter if necessary. Remove chicken from skillet to a bowl and set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add 2 more tbsp of butter. Add the sliced onions and allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Melt remaining butter (2 tbsp), then stir in jalapeno (if using), cauliflower rice, and season with remaining salt. Cook, stirring until cauliflower rice is tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken and fresh cilantro into the skillet and combine, heating through the chicken, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with a garnish of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
- <b>Note:</b> The chicken on it's own is also a great recipe to meal prep and add to salads or quickly cook up another side of veggies for lunch/dinner if you don't want to make the entire recipe!
Notes
Net Carbs: 12g per serving
Serving Size: 1/4th recipe **Most of the carbs are from the vegetables - feel free to leave out the onions or use less cauliflower rice if desired!
Serving Size: 1/4th recipe **Most of the carbs are from the vegetables - feel free to leave out the onions or use less cauliflower rice if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 5g