Firecracker Ground Chicken: Easy and Zesty Weeknight Delight
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings a zesty kick to your weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chili paste, mixing well.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and stir in green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chili paste.
- Can be served with steamed vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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