Firecracker Ground Chicken
A quick and flavorful dish featuring ground chicken, sweet soy sauce, and vibrant vegetables that works perfectly for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken Can substitute with turkey if desired
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced Enhances the flavor profile
- 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce For sweetness and depth
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Adjust to taste for heat
- 2 tablespoons honey For additional sweetness
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Balances the sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Add more for extra heat
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced Any color bell pepper works
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped For garnishing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients. Chop the bell peppers and green onions in advance.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, warm the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground chicken and break it up with a spoon, stirring frequently until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute or two until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, combine sweet soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add the diced bell peppers and continue cooking for a few more minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove the skillet from heat once everything is combined and heated through.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or alongside a light salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Can also be wrapped in tortillas for a quick meal.