Do you love food delivery apps? One of my passions is helping my clients discover that you can make healthy food at home that tastes way better than takeout. All you need is the right recipe! My Kung Pao Cauliflower Chicken is a low carb/keto-friendly meal that’s mouth-watering and (secretly) healthy! Plus it’s ready in 15 minutes!
I totally get it. You’re tired. You’re cranky. You’ve worked all day. The last thing you want to think about is cooking. But what if it takes you just 15 minutes? What if you could save money and empty calories and pack your meal full of flavor and nutrition?
Make your taste buds go ka-pow! with this Kung Pao Chicken!!!
Health Benefits of Cauliflower
Cauliflower was the hot vegetable of 2016 thanks to its versatility and impressive nutrient content. You know all those diets that tell you to avoid “white foods”? Cauliflower isn’t in the avoid category, OK? They’re referring to white carbs and refined sugars.
Find out why cauliflower has some #cancer-fighting potential! Click To Tweet- Cauliflower is rich in phytochemicals called glucosinolates which the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract convert into compounds called isothiocyanates and indole-3-carbinol. These compounds support your body’s natural detoxification processes and help get rid of chemicals and pollutants. Supporting this natural detoxification with foods such as cauliflower helps to reduce cancer risk!
- One cup of raw cauliflower has only 27 calories, is a good source of fiber and provides 86% of the vitamin C most people need in a day! Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that plays an important role in wound healing and absorption of iron.
- Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin K which helps your blood clot and supports calcium in building bone. Getting enough vitamin K can lower your risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Hooray for strong and healthy bones!
More Cauliflower Recipes
Cauliflower Celery Root Soup with Turmeric
Sumac Tempeh with Braised Cauliflower
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Spicy Shrimp
Kung Pao Cauliflower Chicken – Low Carb, Keto, Paleo and Gluten-Free!
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6 | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10 mintues |
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- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into 2" pieces
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp ginger peeled and grated
- 1 cauliflower chopped into 2" florets
- 1 cup sugar snap peas (optional)
- 2 tbsp Tamari (or coconut liquid aminos for paleo version)
- 1 tbsp honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 Green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil. Once it starts to sizzle, add the garlic and ginger and saute for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken and sauté for about 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower (and sugar snap peas, if using), tamari, honey and sriracha and saute for about 7 minutes or until the cauliflower has softened and the chicken is cooked (cut open a couple of pieces to check that there is no pink color inside).
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the green onions and sesame seeds. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!
Thanks for sharing this healthy chicken recipe! Definitely a yes for me!