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Firecracker Ground Chicken – Quick, High-Protein Weeknight Stir-Fry

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Firecracker Ground Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring ground chicken, broccoli, and a tangy buffalo sauce that balances sweetness and heat. Quick, colorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or serving over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (mild or spicy)
  • 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

  1. Whisk together buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken, break apart, and cook until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Stir in broccoli, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli, mix evenly.
  6. Cook 5 more minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce for desired heat.
  • Quick weeknight meal, ready in 25 minutes.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian