Description
A bold and spicy high-protein meal, these Simple Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls are made with lean ground chicken simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for meal prep, low-effort weeknight dinners, and packed with flavor. Keywords: firecracker ground chicken, high protein chicken bowl, healthy chicken dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp sriracha
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground chicken and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
3. While chicken cooks, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken.
5. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
6. Divide cooked rice into bowls and top with firecracker chicken.
7. Garnish with green onions and optional toppings like sesame seeds or cucumber slices.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days.
You can swap ground chicken for turkey or lean beef if preferred.
For less spice, reduce the sriracha and skip red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg