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Firecracker Ground Chicken: A Quick, Easy, and Flavor-Packed Meal


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  • Author: Jessica

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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Set Aside: Set the sauce aside while you prepare the other components.

2. Cook the Ground Chicken: Building the Protein Base

  1. Heat Oil: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add Onion: Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add Ground Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet.
  4. 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

  1. Add Broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet with the cooked ground chicken.
  2. Season: Sprinkle the paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken and broccoli.
  3. Stir to Combine: Stir well to ensure the chicken and broccoli are evenly coated with the seasonings.
  4. 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

  1. Add Sauce: Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture in the skillet.
  2. Stir to Coat: Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
  3. 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

  1. Garnish: Garnish the Firecracker Ground Chicken with Broccoli with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
  2. Serve Hot: Serve immediately.
  3. Serving Options: Spoon the firecracker ground chicken and broccoli over steamed rice, noodles, or serve it in lettuce wraps for a lighter option.
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