Description
Firecracker Ground Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry that brings a delightful kick to your dinner table. This dish features ground chicken sautéed with fresh broccoli, all coated in a tangy buffalo sauce that balances sweetness and heat. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and budget-friendly recipe can be served over rice, noodles, or in crisp lettuce wraps. With its bold flavors and colorful presentation, Firecracker Ground Chicken is sure to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (mild or spicy)
- 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)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined; set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté the minced onion for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli along with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 882mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg