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Firecracker Ground Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

This Firecracker Ground Chicken recipe features tender ground chicken cooked in spicy chili oil and coated with a sticky, sweet, and spicy firecracker sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner, it combines the heat of chili and red pepper flakes with the tang of vinegar and the sweetness of brown sugar for a well-balanced dish. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken (92/8)

Sauce & 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 the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chili oil, allowing it to warm up for a moment.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Add the ground chicken and cook, browning both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side. Then mince the chicken in the skillet and continue cooking until it is completely cooked through.
  3. Prepare 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 combined.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy, coating the chicken evenly.
  5. Serve: Remove from heat and serve the firecracker chicken topped with scallions and toasted sesame seeds over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Swerve Brown Sugar is a sugar substitute suitable for those reducing sugar intake, but regular brown sugar may be used as an alternative.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
  • Chili oil can vary in heat – start with half a tablespoon and add more if desired for extra spice.
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb or more traditional.
  • Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator is recommended for up to 3 days.

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