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.
Keyword: chicken, chinese, Easy dinner, quick, spicy, sweet and spicy
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Lisa
Equipment
Stove top
Large skillet
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Ingredients
2poundsground chicken
1tablespoonsesame oil
¼cuphoney
¼ cupbuffalo sauce
3tablespoonsrice vinegar
2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
½ teaspoonpepper
½ teaspooncrushed 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
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