Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl
This quick and wholesome Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl combines savory ground chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a delightful homemade sauce for a fulfilling weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil For sautéing
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups chopped broccoli Fresh or frozen
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Firecracker Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce For spice and heat
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Garnish
- to taste green onions, sliced For garnish
- to taste sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until everything is well combined. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté for about a minute until the onion becomes fragrant and slightly translucent.
Cooking
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Toss in chopped broccoli, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to mix everything together.
- Pour the firecracker sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve the firecracker ground chicken bowl over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
For quicker prep, chop your vegetables ahead of time. Keep an eye on the cooking process to avoid overcooking the chicken and broccoli.