Description
These Simple Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls are a quick dinner idea packed with bold sweet heat, lean protein, fluffy rice, and crisp fresh vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep lunches, healthy dinner ideas, and high protein food ideas when you want something fast, colorful, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
3 cups cooked white rice
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups mixed greens
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook the white rice according to package directions and keep it warm.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked and lightly golden.
5. Pour the firecracker sauce into the skillet and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
6. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and turns glossy.
7. Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
8. Top each bowl with the firecracker ground chicken, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mixed greens.
9. Finish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly cooked rice or day-old rice that has been reheated so the bowl stays fluffy instead of dry.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes to make the bowls milder or spicier.
Store the chicken, rice, and vegetables separately for the best meal prep texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg