Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"

This easy fried rice is jam packed with veggies and protein. It's seriously hearty and so delicious! A healthy one pan meal to start the new year with.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower ((about 2 1/4 lbs))
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil, (divided)
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions, (only white and light green portions)
• 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
• 3 large eggs
• 3 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, (more or less to taste)
• 1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts ((optional))
• 2 Tbsp chopped green onions ((green portion))
• Sriracha or thinly sliced red peppers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the florets from the cauliflower leaving most of the stem behind. Pulse half at a time in food processor into fine bits, just a bit larger than couscous (you should have 4 cups).
2. 2Transfer cauliflower to a large roll of several layers of paper towels then wrap and squeeze to remove some of the excess moisture. Set aside.
3. 3Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil in a large 12-inch (fairly deep) non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. 4Add in chicken and cook, tossing occasionally, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5. 5Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil to now empty skillet, set over medium-high heat. Add in green onions, ginger and garlic and saute 20 seconds.
6. 6Add in cauliflower "rice" and saute 3 minutes. Add in peas and carrots and saute until heated through, about 3 minutes.
7. 7Push mixture to the edges of the pan. Add last 1/2 Tbsp of sesame oil to center then add eggs and scramble and cook just until set.
8. 8Return chicken to pan. Pour soy sauce over everything then toss and cook 1 minute longer.
9. 9Serve warm with green onions, peanuts and Sriracha.
10. 10Recipe source: Cooking Classy