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Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken

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This Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes. Packed with spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and fits a variety of diets including low carb, keto, and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (lean or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free/paleo)
  • 1/4 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (or preferred low carb sweetener)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, toasted or raw)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sweetener, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, red pepper flakes (if using), and ground ginger until smooth. Microwave for 20 seconds if sweetener is clumpy, then stir again.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked through and starting to brown.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir for another 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour the firecracker sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat evenly and reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the sauce gets too thick.
  6. Taste and adjust salt, sweetener, or spice as desired.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over cauliflower rice, in lettuce cups, or as desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, brown the chicken a bit longer before adding the sauce. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Use coconut aminos for a gluten-free version. Leftovers keep well for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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