Description
Firecracker Ground Chicken is a quick, flavorful, and spicy protein dish that combines ground chicken with a savory and spicy sauce, perfect for serving over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a versatile topping for various meals. This recipe is easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors from garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar.
Ingredients
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Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground chicken
Saute Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or microplaned
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced or microplaned
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (more to taste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
For Serving and Toppings
- Rice and vegetables (for serving)
- Optional toppings: more sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes, chili crunch
Instructions
- Heat oil and aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Cook the ground chicken: Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add sauce ingredients: Pour in soy sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add salt or more sriracha if desired for extra flavor or spice. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: Spoon the spicy ground chicken over cooked rice and vegetables, and top with additional sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes, or chili crunch if you like it extra spicy. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of sriracha or omit chili toppings.
- Use any favorite vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for added texture and nutrition.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or steamed greens instead of regular rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 816 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
