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Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls

Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls for Spice Lovers

A quick and flavorful dish featuring Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls that will delight spice lovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice fluffy base
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound ground chicken lean protein
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce for umami flavor
  • cup buffalo sauce adds heat
  • 2 tablespoons honey for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar enhances richness
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for acidity
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha extra heat
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water to dissolve cornstarch
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of jasmine rice, stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of soy sauce, ⅓ cup of buffalo sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha.
  5. Pour the sauce over the browned ground chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until dissolved, add to the skillet, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  7. Spoon the cooked jasmine rice into bowls and top with the firecracker ground chicken.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust buffalo sauce for desired spice level. Use fresh garnishes for added texture and flavor.

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