What is the best way to cook ground chicken?

Ground chicken is great to cook in the skillet because it only takes 8-10 minutes to cook through. You know it's done when it's no longer pink. Cook it over medium heat at the highest because it can dry out quickly. Ground Chicken has low fat and I recommend cooking it with a sauce, like this teriyaki sauce, to keep it juicy. I also like cooking ground chicken in enchilada sauce for tacos.

Simply allow the stir fry to cool down to room temperature, then add into a sealed container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet over medium low heat on the stovetop for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until hot and sizzling.

Ground Chicken Stir Fry - Simply Made Eats

Name: Ground Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground Chicken; 1 zucchini, stems removed then quartered and diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3-4 white mushrooms, diced; Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Description

This Ground Chicken Stir Fry is healthy and an easy weeknight meal, ready in under 30 minutes. It combines ground chicken with lots of veggies in a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve it over rice for a filling meal!

Ingredients

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Chicken Stir Fry:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground Chicken
1 zucchini, stems removed then quartered and diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3-4 white mushrooms, diced
Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Teriyaki Sauce:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Rice: Optional

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Instructions

If you're preparing rice, follow the package instructions and start first because it takes the longest to cook. I use my rice cooker and find that 1 cup makes enough for our family of four. If you're feeding adults or teenagers, you might want to do 1.5 cups of rice.
Into a large skillet over medium heat, add in the olive oil and allow it to heat up. Toss in mushrooms, onion and zucchini and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened, stirring frequently. They won't cook much more than this, so make sure they are very close to being done.
Once they are cooked through, transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the ground chicken to the same skillet and use a meat chopper or wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks until it's no longer pink. It takes about 8 minutes to brown.
Into a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Stir to combine.
Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and stir. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Toss the vegetables into the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. Top with sesame seeds.
Serve with rice and enjoy!

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Notes

If you're making rice, always rinse the rice with water in a strainer to get all the debris, dirt, and excess starch off the rice before cooking.
Don't overcook the meat or veggies. Ground chicken dries out fast and if you overcook the zucchini, it will quickly turn to mush.
Make sure to use the hoisin sauce or the sauce will be too runny. The hoisin really helps thicken it and adds flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: Asian