Spanish Chicken and "Rice"

I love the flavor in this dish. Growing up my Abuelita often would make paella and arroz con pollo so I wanted to be able to replicate those Spanish dishes but with less carbs to work with keto. I don't feel like I am missing out on anything because I find substitutions that work for me and my preferences. BONUS I get even more veggies in this version too! While this version uses turmeric, if you have access to saffron substitute one pinch for the turmeric. Turmeric is often referred to as the "poor man's" saffron as it is similar in flavor to saffron and gives the yellow coloring to your dish (but without the crazy price tag of saffron).

Spanish Chicken and “Rice”

Spanish Chicken and “Rice”

Yield: 4
Author: Kassey Cameron "Keto4karboholics"
Cook time: 30 MinTotal time: 30 Min
A traditional Spanish dish similar to Arroz Con Pollo but keto-fied! Full of flavor and veggies you won't even miss the rice.

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1lb chicken thighs, skinless/boneless cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
"Rice"
  • 22oz riced cauliflower, steamed
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ Cup yellow onion, diced
  • ½ Cup (80g) red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 8oz canned diced tomatoes
  • ½ tsp turmeric

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl season, the chicken with the “chicken” ingredients EXCEPT the olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. In a skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat and sear the chicken for about 8 mins tossing in the pan occasionally to cook the chicken through. Set the chicken aside.
  3. In the same skillet heat the 2 Tbsp of olive oil for the rice over medium high heat. Add in the cauliflower rice, onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for 4 mins tossing occasionally. Mix in the remaining “rice” ingredients and toss. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3 mins.
  4. Add the chicken back into the pan and cover the skillet and simmer for 3 mins.

Notes

For vegetarians substitute ¾ lb tofu for chicken. Macros:275 Calories, 21g Fats, 10g Carbs, 16g Protein.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

370

Fat

24 g

Net carbs

8 g

Protein

32 g

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