Description
This Savory Asian-Style Ground Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ground chicken is cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a medley of classic Asian sauces, then stir-fried with crisp vegetables. Served over fragrant jasmine rice and garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
Sauces & Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
Garnishes & Serving
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics and protein.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent, building the base flavor.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking an additional minute until fragrant to enhance the dish’s aroma.
- Cook chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and the meat is fully cooked.
- Mix sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional chili flakes to create the savory stir-fry sauce.
- Incorporate sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground chicken and stir thoroughly to coat the meat evenly with the rich flavors.
- Add vegetables: Toss the sliced red bell pepper, snap peas, and mushrooms into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Finish with green onions: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions for a fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the finished stir-fry over a bed of hot cooked jasmine rice for a complete meal.
- Garnish: Top with chopped fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving to add color and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if preferred.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium content if desired.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or baby corn for extra variety and nutrition.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
