A spicy-sweet low-carb skillet dish made with lean ground chicken and a bold firecracker sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for keto, Whole30, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground chicken
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1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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¼ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
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1½ tbsp erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
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Optional: ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
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Cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps for serving
Instructions
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Whisk hot sauce, vinegar, coconut aminos, sweetener, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
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Add ground chicken and cook, breaking up, until no longer pink.
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Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat. Simmer on low for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce cups. Garnish as desired.