Description
This Savory Asian-Style Ground Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish packed with tender ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich blend of Asian sauces. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over fragrant jasmine rice with a fresh cilantro and sesame seed garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and 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 and 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)
Garnish and 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 chicken.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften, releasing a sweet aroma.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant to build the dish’s base flavors.
- Cook chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Mix sauces: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes to create the flavorful stir-fry sauce.
- Add sauce to chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stirring well to ensure all the meat is evenly coated.
- Cook vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper, snap peas, and mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining their vibrant color and crunch.
- Finish with green onions: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions for freshness and mild onion flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the hot stir-fry over a bed of cooked jasmine rice to complete the meal.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro and sesame seeds on top before serving for an added burst of flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the chili flakes or add fresh sliced chilies.
- Use ground turkey or tofu as alternatives to ground chicken to suit dietary preferences.
- Ensure not to overcook the vegetables to retain their crunch and nutrients.
- Jasmine rice is recommended for serving; alternatively, brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used for a healthier twist.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity based on salt preference or use low-sodium soy sauce for a lower salt option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
