Description
This Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowl is the ultimate quick dinner idea—spicy, sweet, and bursting with bold flavors. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s a high-protein, easy recipe perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or weeknight dinners. The firecracker sauce adds serious flavor, while fluffy jasmine rice balances the heat beautifully. This dish checks every box: it’s fast, nutritious, and absolutely addictive. Whether you’re into quick breakfasts, easy dinner ideas, or healthy food ideas, this recipe deserves a top spot in your rotation.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken (93% lean)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and break it apart. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook chicken until fully browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in the prepared firecracker sauce and stir well to coat all the chicken.
6. Let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. While chicken simmers, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff with fork.
8. Assemble bowls by scooping rice, topping with saucy chicken, green onions, and sesame seeds.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, high-protein bowl!
Notes
Use 93% lean ground chicken for the best flavor and moisture balance.
Simmering the sauce after mixing ensures it thickens and coats the chicken well.
For a milder version, reduce the hot sauce and add extra brown sugar or use buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy recipe, protein bowl, dinner ideas, spicy chicken, healthy meal prep