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Ground Chicken Stir Fry

Ground Chicken Stir Fry

This ground chicken stir fry is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner made with lean ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It delivers bold takeout-style flavor in just 20 minutes while staying healthy and customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Equipment

  • wok or large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add oil. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots and broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add bell peppers and snap peas and stir fry for another 2 minutes until just tender.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy, coating everything evenly.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Cook over high heat and prep all ingredients before starting for the best stir fry texture. Easily swap vegetables or serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice to fit your dietary needs.