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Firecracker Ground Chicken

A quick and flavorful dish combining ground chicken with broccoli and a spicy sauce, customizable to your taste preferences.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sauce
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce Adjust for spiciness
  • 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar Use to balance the sauce's heat
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce Gluten-free option available
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic Grated or minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger Grated
Main ingredients
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil For cooking
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 small onion Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • to taste Green onions For garnish
  • to taste Sesame seeds For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced onion and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  3. Add chopped broccoli, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine with the chicken.
  4. Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the broccoli reaches the desired level of tenderness.
Serving
  1. Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. Prepping veggies ahead of time can save time.