Description
Firecracker Ground Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish that delivers a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Combining ground chicken with a homemade firecracker sauce, this recipe offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (92/8)
- 1/2 Tbsp Chili Oil
- 1/2 C Swerve Brown Sugar
- 1/4 C Buffalo Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar (Cider or Rice)
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes (adjust for spice preference)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add chili oil. Cook the ground chicken until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together Swerve brown sugar, buffalo sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Serve hot with garnishes like sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg