Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken

 This 20-minute firecracker ground chicken is the perfect low carb, high protein meal prep recipe. Each serving has 22 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbs, and just 185 calories. It’s super easy to make and goes perfectly with rice or cauliflower rice. Or you can get creative and use it to make things like lettuce wraps or a veggie stir fry with noodles.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Chicken (92/8)
• 1/2 Tbsp (8g) Chili Oil
• 1/2 C (96g) Swerve Brown Sugar
• 1/4 C (60g) Buffalo Sauce
• 2 Tbsp (30g) Cider or Rice Vinegar
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the chili oil. Brown both sides of the chicken, about 3-4 minutes per side, before mincing and fully cooking.
• While the chicken cooks, whisk the remaining ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
• Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the sauce to the pan and cook until thick and syrupy.
• Serve with scallions and toasted sesame seeds over rice or cauliflower rice.