Description
Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls are a spicy and flavorful meal featuring ground chicken sautéed with broccoli and coated in a tangy, slightly sweet firecracker sauce. Served over cauliflower rice or steamed rice and garnished with green onions, this dish balances heat and sweetness with fresh vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
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Firecracker Sauce
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp green onion (sliced)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (cooked) or steamed rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Firecracker Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine buffalo sauce, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, rice vinegar, ginger powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and seasoning is to your liking.
- Sauté the Broccoli: Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are lightly crisp but tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: In the same pan, add the ground chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Break the chicken apart and cook over medium heat until it is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
- Combine Sauce, Chicken, and Broccoli: Return the cooked broccoli to the pan with the chicken. Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the sauce.
- Serve the Bowls: Divide the cooked cauliflower rice or steamed rice into bowls. Spoon the firecracker chicken and broccoli mixture over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving for a fresh, slightly sharp contrast.
Notes
- For an AIP-compliant version, omit black pepper from the sauce and seasonings.
- Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative to regular rice.
- You can adjust the heat by modifying the amount of buffalo sauce used.
- Use fresh green onions for the best flavor and garnish.
- Ensure ground chicken is cooked thoroughly to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: firecracker chicken, ground chicken recipe, spicy chicken bowl, low carb chicken bowl, cauliflower rice chicken, buffalo sauce chicken
