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Best Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls – Spicy, High-Protein, Weeknight Meal

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Spicy and sweet Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls with a glossy, flavorful sauce. Quick, high-protein dinner perfect for rice bowls or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ¾ tbsp chili oil
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Whisk together brown sugar, buffalo sauce, cider vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  2. Heat chili oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, break into bite-sized pieces, cook 6-8 minutes until no pink remains and edges caramelize.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 2-3 minutes until thick and glossy.
  4. Serve over cooked rice in bowls. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes or chili oil.
  • Can prep sauce ahead of time for faster cooking.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days in fridge.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American / Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 296
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg