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Firecracker Ground Chicken

15-Minute Firecracker Ground Chicken – Spicy Weeknight Magic

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A spicy and savory ground chicken dish with a sweet and tangy firecracker sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Chicken (92/8) (Ground turkey or leaner ground chicken can be substituted)
  • 1/2 Tbsp (8g) Chili Oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 1/2 C (96g) Swerve Brown Sugar (or dark brown sugar)
  • 1/4 C (60g) Buffalo Sauce (Frank’s buffalo sauce should be fine)
  • 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 (amount can be reduced for less heat)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the chili oil.
  2. Brown both sides of the chicken, about 3-4 minutes per side, before mincing and fully cooking.
  3. While the chicken cooks, whisk the remaining ingredients (buffalo sauce, vinegar, Swerve brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes) together in a mixing bowl.
  4. Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the sauce to the pan and cook until thick and syrupy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve with scallions and toasted sesame seeds over rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg