Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Savory ground chicken tossed in fiery sauce served over jasmine rice with crisp vegetables and creamy drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For the Firecracker Sauce

07 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or Sriracha)
08 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ For the Bowls

13 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
17 - 2 scallions, sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

→ Optional Creamy Drizzle

19 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
20 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add ground chicken, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook while breaking up with a spatula until fully cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Pour the firecracker sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir thoroughly to coat, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of water if desired.
06 - Divide cooked jasmine rice among four bowls. Top with firecracker chicken, then arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions around the bowl.
07 - Drizzle creamy sauce over each bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Its faster than delivery and tastes twice as good
  • The sauce creates this sticky glaze that clings to every bite of chicken
  • You can customize the heat level without losing any flavor
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly as it cools so dont let it reduce too much in the pan
  • Ground chicken releases more moisture than beef so let it brown well for better texture
  • Cold ingredients on top of hot rice create the best temperature contrast
03 -
  • Use a box grater for carrots instead of shredding by hand for consistent texture
  • Let the chicken rest in the sauce off heat for 2 minutes before serving

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