Description
This flavorful ground chicken recipe is a quick and easy skillet dish packed with vibrant vegetables and a spicy-sweet sauce. Ground chicken is sautéed with onions, red bell pepper, and garlic, then simmered in a blend of soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and ginger for an irresistible meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe yields a delicious, protein-rich dish garnished with fresh green onions.
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 Seasonings
- 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and red bell peppers, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add garlic and cook ground chicken: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring briefly until aromatic. Then add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Incorporate sauce and seasonings: Stir in the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy as is or serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
- Ground chicken can be substituted with ground turkey or lean pork.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
