Description
Firecracker ground chicken bowls combine spicy Asian-inspired flavors with quick meal preparation. Crisp vegetables and zesty sauce create a delicious balance that makes dining memorable for hungry people at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- 3 cups cauliflower rice or steamed rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsps avocado oil
- 2 tbsps coconut aminos
- 3 tbsps coconut sugar
- 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps green onion, sliced
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste (omit for AIP)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk firecracker sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, blending seasonings until smooth and well-integrated.
- Broccoli Roasting: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté broccoli florets until edges caramelize and become crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Chicken Cooking: In the same skillet, cook ground chicken, breaking meat into fine crumbles and stirring continuously until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Flavor Fusion: Return roasted broccoli to skillet with chicken, pour firecracker sauce over the mixture, ensuring complete and even coating of all ingredients.
- Plating and Garnishing: Serve the spicy chicken and broccoli atop cauliflower or steamed rice, then sprinkle freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Sauce Balancing Trick: Whisk firecracker sauce ingredients meticulously to achieve a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors without overwhelming the chicken.
- Broccoli Caramelization Technique: Sauté broccoli precisely 4-5 minutes to develop golden edges and lock in nutrients, creating a crisp texture that complements the tender chicken.
- Meat Cooking Precision: Break ground chicken into uniform small crumbles while stirring constantly, ensuring complete cooking without drying out the protein.
- Garnish Impact: Sprinkle fresh green onions just before serving to add a bright, sharp flavor contrast and elevate the dish’s overall sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg