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Sweet and Spicy Chinese Chicken

This sweet and spicy Chinese chicken is a 15 minute meal that is one of my favorites to make for lunches. It mimics the flavors and comfort of Chinese take-out, without all the calories and extra cost.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken, chinese, Easy dinner, quick, spicy, sweet and spicy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Lisa

Equipment

  • Stove top
  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium heat.
    1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Add chicken to skillet with oil.
    2 pounds ground chicken
  • Combine remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl to make sauce, while chicken is cooking.
    ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup buffalo sauce, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • When chicken is cooked, add sauce mixture to pan with chicken.
  • Simmer sauce and chicken together over low heat for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, in lettuce wraps, or with lo mein. Enjoy!

Notes

To easily track this recipe in your macros, search the My Fitness Pal app for "Lisa Coop Sweet & Spicy Chinese Chicken."

Nutrition

Serving: 115g | Calories: 299kcal | Fat: 15g | Protein: 27g | Carbohydrates: 15g