Description
One busy Tuesday evening, after soccer practice and homework battles, I desperately needed a dinner that delivered big flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground chicken (lean)
1 tbsp Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Ginger, grated
1/4 cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
1–2 tbsp Sriracha
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp Water
2 Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- First, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add the ground chicke
- Break it apart and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes
- Drain any excess fat
- Next, stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger
- Cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil in a small bowl
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicke
- Bring it to a simmer
- Then, stir in the cornstarch slurry
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicke
- Remove from heat
- Serve your Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls immediately over your chosen base
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
- Enjoy these fantastic Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls!
Notes
Always fully brown your ground chicken for maximum flavor; this is crucial for the Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls.
Do not overcrowd the pan. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches.
Taste the sauce before adding the cornstarch; adjust sriracha for spice or brown sugar for sweetness.
Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best aroma and taste in your Firecracker Ground Chicken.
Prepare your garnishes and side dishes while the chicken cooks. This makes assembling your Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls simple and quick.
Store any leftover Firecracker Ground Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
For best results, store the chicken and rice (or other base) separately.
Reheat the Firecracker Ground Chicken in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until thoroughly warm.
Add a splash of water or chicken broth if the sauce appears too thick.
These Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls reheat beautifully, making them perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken, firecracker, bowls, quick, weeknight, spicy