Low Carb Firecracker Ground Chicken is a bold, spicy-sweet dish made with lean ground chicken and a sticky, sugar-free firecracker sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, perfect for keto and gluten-free meals.
1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Firecracker Sauce:
¼ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s)
3 tbsp erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
Garnish:
Green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds
Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add ground chicken, season, and cook until browned, 5–6 minutes.
Lower heat. Add sauce and simmer 3–5 minutes until thick and sticky.
Optional: Stir in 1 tsp butter for richness.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.