Spicy Ground Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Spicy Ground Chicken recipe, a quick and easy dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with the perfect combination of savory soy sauce, fiery sriracha, warm spices like cumin and coriander, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, this dish delivers irresistible heat and umami in every bite. Fresh aromatics such as garlic, ginger, and diced onion elevate the flavors, while scallions, cilantro, and optional lime wedges add a refreshing burst of freshness. Perfect for serving over steamed rice, stuffing into tacos, or wrapping in crisp lettuce leaves, this versatile recipe is a surefire way to spice up your dinner rotation. Whether you're looking for a high-protein meal or a satisfying crowd-pleaser, this spicy ground chicken will not disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 small (diced) Onion
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 tbsp (grated) Fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 2 stalks (sliced for garnish) Scallions
- 2 tbsp (chopped for garnish) Cilantro
- 4 pieces Optional lime wedges
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, and ground coriander.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or sriracha to suit your spice preference.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the spicy ground chicken with sliced scallions and chopped cilantro.
Serve hot over rice, in tacos, or as a filling for lettuce wraps. Optionally, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.5 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2890 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 100.2 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3569 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
