Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt

1/4 c. sweet chili sauce

3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp. sriracha

1 clove garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp. sesame oil

2 red bell peppers, sliced

1 large zucchini, sliced into half moons

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

1/2 c. raw cashews

Scallions, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, add cauliflower. Pulse several times until florets resemble rice.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add cauliflower rice and season with salt. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and return skillet to stove.
  3. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, and lime juice.
  4. Add sesame oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add peppers and zucchini and cook 3 minutes, then add chicken and sauce and cook until golden and no longer pink, 10 minutes more. Stir in cashews until coated in sauce.
  5. Garnish with scallions and serve over cauliflower rice.

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