🍗 Flavorful Recipes Using Ground Chicken for Tasty Meals! 🍽️
Ground chicken is a lean and versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes. Here are ten delicious recipes to try:
1. Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
3. Form into small meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
2. Chicken Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
2. Form into patties and cook on a grill or skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
3. Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions:
1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and water chestnuts. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Serve in lettuce leaves.
4. Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Taco shells and toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa, etc.)
Instructions:
1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Serve in taco shells with your favorite toppings.
5. Chicken Meatloaf
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
7. Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
3. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place in a baking dish.
6. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
8. Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the cooked rice, peas and carrots, and soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix everything together.
9. Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta of your choice, cooked
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
10. Chicken Zucchini Boats
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
3. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the marinara sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out zucchinis and place in a baking dish.
6. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Enjoy these delightful ground chicken recipes for a variety of tasty and healthy meals! 🍗🍝🌮
