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Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken

A quick and exciting low carb dish featuring ground chicken, packed with flavor and a spicy kick, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken Locally sourced organic or any budget-friendly option.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium if desired.
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, minced Fresh or jarred ginger is fine.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Add more if you love garlic.
  • 1 piece bell pepper, chopped Red or green, based on availability.
  • ½ cup scallions, sliced Buy extras for sneaking into other dishes.
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Use sea salt for a gourmet touch.
  • Optional: red pepper flakes Use as desired based on spice preference.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, ginger, garlic, and add the soy sauce.
  4. Stir in the chopped bell pepper and scallions.
  5. Drizzle in the sriracha and taste it for spice level.
  6. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Ladle the firecracker chicken onto plates for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

For best results, serve warm. Leftovers taste great the next day, and can be wrapped in lettuce for a different meal. Feel free to adjust spices to personal preference.
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