Description
Ground Chicken Stir Fry delivers a quick, flavor-packed dinner that saves your weeknight cooking game. Toss together juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty sauce for a meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat (around 425°F). Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 chopped small onion for 45-60 seconds until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Add 1 pound ground chicken to the hot skillet. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spatula and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and no pink remains.
- Toss in 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 cup broccoli florets. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, maintaining their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly to ensure every morsel gets coated evenly, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon green onions and sesame seeds on top for a fresh, nutty finish. Serve immediately while the stir fry is piping hot.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken for turkey or tofu to customize the protein based on dietary preferences.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce when mixing the stir-fry sauce.
- Let the skillet get really hot before adding ingredients to achieve that perfect golden-brown sear on the ground chicken and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg