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Firecracker Ground Chicken

A delightful burst of flavor with ground chicken, buffalo sauce, honey, and crunchy broccoli, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken Lean protein
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli Fresh and crunchy
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped) Adds flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated or minced) Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated) Adds warmth
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce Mild and sweet or spicy to preference
  • 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar Sweetens the sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce Adds umami flavor
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar Balances flavors
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp paprika Adds color and flavor
  • 1/2 tsp salt Enhances taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper Adds slight heat
Garnish
  • to taste green onions For garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds For garnish
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil For cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced onion to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Add chopped broccoli, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring well.
  5. Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until broccoli reaches desired tenderness.
Garnishing and Serving
  1. Garnish the stir-fry with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  2. Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Experiment with spices or customize vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.