Description
This flavorful ground chicken recipe combines tender ground chicken with sautéed vegetables and a delicious spicy-sweet sauce of soy, sriracha, and honey. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners, garnished with fresh green onions for an added punch of color and flavor.
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
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and red bell peppers, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and become slightly translucent.
- Cook the chicken: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook briefly until fragrant. Then add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the sauce and seasonings: Stir in the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently so the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with the sliced green onions. Serve the ground chicken hot as a main dish or with rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the sriracha quantity to control the spice level according to your preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Ground turkey or lean pork can be used as substitutes for the chicken if preferred.
- Make sure to cook the ground chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
