Volcano Chicken Bowls Recipe

A volcano chicken bowl with rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds and orange slices.

Sweet, spicy, and savory, these volcano chicken bowls are perfect for a busy weeknight. Even better, these bowls reheat wonderfully and make for an easy meal prep as well! Ready in 30 minutes or less!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 457kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

For the 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

For the Volcano Ground Chicken Bowls

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
toasted sesame seeds for garnish
green onions for garnish

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the orange juice and cornstarch. Then add the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper to the bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the diced onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the salt and minced garlic and saute for another minute.
Add the ground chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure to break up the pieces with your spatula or wooden spoon.
Add the buffalo sauce mixture to the skillet.
Stir until everything is combined and lower the heat from medium to medium low. Let the ground chicken simmer for 4 to 5.
Add the frozen peas and stir until they have cooked through.
Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds and green onions and serve over rice.

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