Description
Experience a burst of flavors with these Irresistible Top Protein Firecracker Ground Chicken Bowls! This quick and nutritious meal features lean ground chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a spicy firecracker sauce that is perfect for any occasion. Ideal for meal prep or a satisfying dinner, this dish is easily customizable to suit various dietary preferences while still delivering on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup firecracker sauce (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the bell pepper and zucchini, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté diced bell peppers and zucchini until tender but still crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet; add ground chicken to the other side and cook until browned through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Pour in firecracker sauce; stir everything together until well coated and heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg