Looking for a dinner that's quick, healthy, and packed with flavor? Our Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl recipe is your answer. It's ready in minutes, bursting with spicy-sweet goodness, and uses lean ground chicken for a guilt-free meal. Ditch the takeout menus; this is your new weeknight hero. I remember being stressed and hungry after a long day, desperately trying to put dinner on the table. This recipe saved me — a complete meal in one bowl, exploding with taste, that even my picky eaters loved!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My love affair with fiery flavors began on a trip to Southeast Asia. Immersed in the bustling street food scene, I fell head-over-heels for the vibrant spices and bold combinations. Upon my return, I was determined to recreate those unforgettable tastes in my own kitchen. That’s how Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl was born. It's a homage to those incredible flavors, adapted for a quick, easy, and healthy meal that brings a taste of adventure to any weeknight. Each bite transports me back to those vibrant streets, reminding me that even the simplest meals can be extraordinary.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Toppings: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or avocado slices
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Thicken the Sauce: In another small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the soy sauce mixture and cornstarch slurry into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Serve Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl over cooked rice. Top with your desired toppings, like chopped green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or avocado slices. Enjoy immediately!
Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground chicken
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and red pepper flakes (if using).1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- In another small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pour the soy sauce mixture and cornstarch slurry into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl over cooked rice. Top with your desired toppings, like chopped green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or avocado slices. Enjoy immediately!Cooked rice, Toppings: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or avocado slices