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20-Minute Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken

This quick and easy firecracker ground chicken delivers 22 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbs, and just 185 calories per serving. Sweet, spicy, and perfect over cauliflower rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken 92/8 blend
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili oil 8g
  • 1/2 cup Swerve brown sugar 96g
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce 60g, Frank's RedHot recommended
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or cider vinegar 30g
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Scallions and toasted sesame seeds for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the chili oil until shimmering.
  2. Add ground chicken to the hot pan and let it brown undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on the first side.
  3. Flip the chicken and brown the second side for another 3-4 minutes, then break it into bite-sized pieces with your spatula.
  4. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through with no pink remaining.
  5. While the chicken cooks, whisk together the Swerve brown sugar, buffalo sauce, vinegar, ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  6. Once chicken is cooked, drain any excess liquid from the pan.
  7. Pour the firecracker sauce over the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and syrupy.
  8. Serve immediately over cauliflower rice or regular rice, topped with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Notes

For a non-low carb version, substitute regular brown sugar (24g carbs and 275 calories per serving). Using 97/3 ground chicken adds 4g protein and saves 5.5g fat and 50 calories per serving. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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