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Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken

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This Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken is a quick, healthy dinner packed with sweet and spicy flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s high in protein, low in carbs, and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground chicken (93% lean recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos (for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free sweetener (like Swerve or monk fruit, or brown sugar if not low carb)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger)
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
  • Cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, or steamed broccoli (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and finely chop the onion. If using fresh ginger, grate about 1/2 teaspoon. Chop green onions for garnish if desired.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together hot sauce, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sugar-free sweetener, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the sweetener dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as desired.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the firecracker sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let it bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes until the sauce clings to the chicken and looks glossy. Add a tablespoon of water if too thick, or simmer longer if too runny.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more soy sauce for salt or chili flakes for heat. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime for freshness.
  7. Serve hot over cauliflower rice, in lettuce wraps, or with steamed veggies. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Add shredded cabbage or carrots for crunch if desired.

Notes

For extra browning, let the chicken sit undisturbed for a minute or two while cooking. Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing sriracha and red pepper flakes. For a gluten-free version, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen after a day. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or carrots for variety. Stir in a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil before serving for extra flavor.

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