Description
Learn how to make delicious Firecracker Ground Chicken! This recipe combines ground chicken, broccoli, and a spicy-sweet sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
For the Firecracker Sauce:
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (mild and sweet or spicy to your preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
1. Make the Firecracker Sauce: A Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy Blend
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until well combined.
- Set Aside: Set the sauce aside while you prepare the other components.
2. Cook the Ground Chicken: Building the Protein Base
- Heat Oil: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add Onion: Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add Ground Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet.
- Brown Chicken: Break the chicken apart with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
3. Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Infusing with Flavor
- Add Broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet with the cooked ground chicken.
- Season: Sprinkle the paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken and broccoli.
- Stir to Combine: Stir well to ensure the chicken and broccoli are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Cook Vegetables: Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the broccoli is heated through and tender-crisp.
4. Pour in Sauce and Simmer: Bringing it All Together
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture in the skillet.
- Stir to Coat: Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Simmer: Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches your desired level of tenderness and the sauce has slightly thickened.
5. Serve: Garnishing and Enjoying
- Garnish: Garnish the Firecracker Ground Chicken with Broccoli with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve Hot: Serve immediately.
- Serving Options: Spoon the firecracker ground chicken and broccoli over steamed rice, noodles, or serve it in lettuce wraps for a lighter option.