Description
A flavorful and easy ground chicken stir-fry with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory elements, ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe features ground chicken cooked with vibrant vegetables and a delicious sauce made from soy, sriracha, honey, and ginger, garnished with fresh green onions for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and red bell peppers, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add minced garlic and the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spatula until the chicken is fully browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Seasoning: Stir in soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha amount based on your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can add extra vegetables like snap peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- Ground turkey can be used as an alternative to chicken.
