Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken (Printable Version)
Zesty ground chicken with spicy firecracker sauce and fresh crisp vegetables served over rice
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
→ Firecracker Sauce
02 - 1/4 cup hot sauce (Sriracha or Frank's Red Hot)
03 - 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
04 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
05 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp ground ginger
→ Vegetables & Bowl Base
09 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
→ Optional Toppings
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves
16 - Sliced avocado
17 - Extra firecracker sauce
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a small bowl until fully combined.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking apart with spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5–7 minutes.
03 - Pour firecracker sauce over cooked chicken. Stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and evenly coats the meat. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide cooked rice among four serving bowls, creating an even base layer in each.
05 - Top each rice bowl with firecracker chicken. Arrange shredded carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions around the chicken.
06 - Sprinkle sesame seeds over each bowl. Add optional cilantro, avocado, or extra sauce as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together in under 30 minutes on a busy weeknight
- The sweet and spicy sauce clings to every bite of chicken while crisp vegetables keep things fresh and light
02 -
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so remove it from heat while it still looks slightly loose
- Ground turkey or plant-based mince work perfectly here if chicken is not your thing
03 -
- Grate the garlic and ginger instead of mincing for a smoother sauce that distributes more evenly
- Let the chicken get deeply browned in spots before adding the sauce—those crispy bits add incredible flavor