Description
Firecracker Ground Chicken is a spicy, savory dish bursting with flavors from garlic, ginger, sriracha, and soy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this versatile recipe can be served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a filling for tacos and nachos. It combines tender ground chicken with a flavorful, slightly sweet and spicy sauce, making it a crowd-pleasing, protein-packed option.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or microplaned
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced or microplaned
- 1 lb ground chicken
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (more to taste, start with 1 tbsp if sensitive to spicy)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
For Serving and Toppings
- Cooked rice
- Veggies (such as broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas)
- Optional toppings: additional sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes, chili crunch
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook chicken: Add ground chicken to the pan. Use a spatula to break it apart, cooking until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Simmer and thicken: Reduce heat to low-medium and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust salt or sriracha if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice with veggies, garnished with extra sriracha or chili toppings if desired. Alternatively, serve in lettuce wraps, tacos, or as part of nachos.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of sriracha and chili crunch topping.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas to make it a complete stir-fry.
- If the sauce thickens too much before serving, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- 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
