Description
These Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and healthy meal featuring a spicy homemade buffalo sauce mixed with ground chicken, sautéed broccoli, and served over cauliflower rice or steamed rice. This recipe offers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner that is both satisfying and nutritious.
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 Firecracker Sauce: In a bowl, combine buffalo sauce, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, rice vinegar, ginger powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir well to thoroughly mix all ingredients, then adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Sauté Broccoli: Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the broccoli is lightly crisp. Season with salt and pepper, then remove broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Ground Chicken: Add ground chicken to the same pan, lightly season with salt and pepper, and crumble the meat as it cooks. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through, with no pink remaining.
- Combine Chicken, Broccoli, and Sauce: Return the cooked broccoli to the pan with the ground chicken. Pour in the prepared firecracker sauce and stir everything together until the sauce fully coats the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Serve: Place cauliflower rice or steamed rice into serving bowls. Spoon the firecracker ground chicken and broccoli mixture on top. Garnish with sliced green onion before serving.
Notes
- Omit black pepper for Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) compliance.
- Cauliflower rice makes this recipe lower in carbs and suitable for those avoiding grains.
- Adjust coconut sugar quantity to taste for sweetness preference.
- Use a non-stick pan for easier cooking and cleaning.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or hot sauce to the firecracker sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Firecracker ground chicken, spicy chicken bowls, ground chicken recipe, healthy chicken bowls, low carb dinner, cauliflower rice bowl
