Description
Volcano Chicken Bowls are a quick and flavorful dish featuring spicy buffalo-infused ground chicken served over fluffy rice, complemented by peas and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil or your choice)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cooked rice (or more)
Garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the orange juice and cornstarch. Add the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to the bowl and mix well. Set aside to blend the flavors.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Sprinkle in the salt and add the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute to release the aromas.
- Cook the ground chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to brown and cook through on the outside.
- Add the sauce to the chicken: Pour the prepared buffalo sauce mixture into the skillet with the ground chicken. Stir everything together thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
- Simmer the chicken mixture: Reduce the heat from medium to medium-low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Incorporate the peas: Stir in the frozen peas and continue cooking until they are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve the Volcano Chicken Bowls: Spoon the spicy ground chicken and pea mixture over cooked rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level—milder or hotter.
- For a low carb version, serve the chicken and peas over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Make sure to stir the sauce mixture well to avoid lumps from the cornstarch before adding it to the skillet.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat intensity of the dish.
- To add more veggies, consider mixing in bell peppers or carrots when sautéing the onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
