Description
This flavorful ground chicken recipe is a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Ground chicken is sautéed with fresh onions, red bell peppers, and garlic, then simmered in a savory and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and ground ginger. Garnished with fresh green onions, it offers a delicious combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in just 25 minutes.
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 Ingredients
- 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 them for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add minced garlic and ground chicken to the skillet. Cook while stirring frequently until the chicken is browned and cooked through, ensuring no pink remains.
- Add the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, ground ginger, salt, and pepper into the cooked chicken mixture. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend well.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with sliced green onions before serving to add a fresh, crisp finish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Serve this ground chicken over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute ground turkey or lean ground pork if desired.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
