Description
This Firecracker Ground Chicken recipe is an easy and quick dinner option, bursting with bold flavors. Cooked in chili oil and smothered in a sticky, sweet, and spicy firecracker sauce, it’s perfect for anyone craving a flavorful meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is low-carb and can be served over cauliflower rice for a healthier twist. With a balance of savory and spicy notes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken (92/8)
- ½ tablespoon chili oil
- ½ cup Swerve brown sugar
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions:
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Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add chili oil. Brown the ground chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side. Mince the chicken in the skillet and cook until fully done. -
Prepare the Sauce:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together Swerve brown sugar, buffalo sauce, cider or rice vinegar, ground ginger, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined. -
Combine and Simmer:
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy. -
Serve:
Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. For garnish, top with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less buffalo sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Sweetness can be increased by adding more Swerve brown sugar.
- Feel free to swap the ground chicken with turkey or beef.
- To make it even more nutritious, consider adding bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
