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Firecracker Ground Chicken Recipe

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This spicy and sweet Firecracker Ground Chicken recipe brings bold flavors together in a quick and easy skillet dish. Ground chicken is browned and simmered in a tangy, syrupy sauce made with chili oil, buffalo sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Perfect served over rice or cauliflower rice, it’s a delicious weeknight meal with a fiery kick.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken (92/8)

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 1/2 Tbsp (8g) Chili Oil
  • 1/2 C (96g) Swerve Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 C (60g) Buffalo Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp (30g) Cider or Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat and Brown the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chili oil. Place the ground chicken in the skillet and brown both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, mince the chicken in the pan and cook thoroughly until no longer pink.
  2. Make the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the swerve brown sugar, buffalo sauce, cider or rice vinegar, ground ginger, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  3. Combine and Thicken: When the chicken is fully cooked, pour the prepared sauce over it in the skillet. Cook while stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy, coating the chicken evenly.
  4. Serve: Plate the firecracker ground chicken and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve it hot over steamed white rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.

Notes

  • You can adjust the heat level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes and chili oil.
  • Use ground turkey or chicken thigh instead of breast for a juicier texture.
  • Serving with cauliflower rice makes this dish low-carb and keto-friendly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/firecracker-ground-chicken-recipe/