Description
Ground Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring seasoned ground chicken cooked with a colorful mix of vegetables, garlic, ginger, and a savory stir-fry sauce. This dish is perfect served over rice or noodles for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
Oils
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snap peas
- ½ small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oils: In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil and olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and browned.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the sliced onion, diced bell pepper, sliced carrot, broccoli florets, and snap peas. Stir-fry the mixture for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables become crisp-tender.
- Add aromatics: Incorporate the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavors.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine sauce and stir-fry: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, tossing everything well to evenly coat. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the flavors meld.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the stir fry hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Feel free to use any combination of your favorite stir-fry vegetables for variety.
- Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for ground chicken with similar results.
- Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce for an extra spicy kick.
- For a lower-carb alternative, serve the stir fry over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Stir Fry
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
