Description
Bold, saucy, and satisfying—these *Simple Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls* bring all the sweet-heat punch of your favorite takeout dish, but with a lighter, high-protein twist. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe makes a perfect quick dinner, a reliable meal prep idea, or a healthy lunch. With its spicy firecracker sauce, tender ground chicken, and fluffy rice, it delivers major flavor with simple ingredients. Ideal for anyone looking for *easy recipes*, *healthy food ideas*, or flavorful *weeknight dinner ideas*.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken (93% lean)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook your rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Add cornstarch if using.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Cook ground chicken, breaking it apart, until browned.
4. Add garlic and ginger to the pan, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
6. Assemble bowls by adding rice, topping with chicken, and garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For less heat, reduce the amount of sriracha or omit red pepper flakes.
To save time, use pre-cooked rice or microwaveable rice packs.
This recipe is meal-prep friendly—store portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, high protein, firecracker chicken, spicy chicken bowls