Description
A quick and flavorful low-carb ground chicken dish with a spicy, sticky sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar substitute (erythritol/monk fruit)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (30–60 seconds).
- Stir in ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles (6–8 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sriracha, and honey (or sugar substitute), then pour it over the chicken.
- Cook for a few more minutes until heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
For low-carb options, substitute honey with a zero-calorie sweetener. Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg