Description
This high-protein firecracker ground chicken is sweet, spicy, and incredibly flavorful. Made with lean ground chicken and a bold firecracker sauce, it’s perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or even a high-protein breakfast option. Whether you’re looking for high-protein air fryer recipes or an easy skillet meal, this dish is a must-try!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Firecracker Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring well to coat. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha and red pepper flakes.
- Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or lean beef.
- Stores well for up to 4 days in the fridge—perfect for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg