This ground chicken stir fry is bursting with amazing delicious flavor. You won't believe how quickly and easily you can create this Chinese-inspired meal! It's loaded with deliciousness, yet comes together in a flash, super perfect for busy weeknights!
Ground chicken stir fry recipe
This ground chicken stir fry is saucy and delicious, it is very easy to make and comes together under 20 minutes. A speedy and healthy dish to fuel your busy day or lazy weekend, it tastes exactly like what you would get from your favorite Chinese Takeout.
The combination of fresh spring vegetables, my go-to all-purpose stir fry sauce and lean protein makes it a nutritious choice for any day of the week. Plus, it's easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences or what you have on hand. It is flavorful and packed with veggies and full of protein.
One of the best things about this stir fry recipe is how versatile it is. You can swap out the ground chicken for beef or pork, or even use tofu, Quorn mince, or tempeh for a vegetarian option. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge. You can literally make it a kitchen sink stir fry. Also, If you prefer a saucier stir fry then by all means double the sauce ingredients.
I also love that this recipe can be prep ahead of time, the stir fry sauce will last a while in the fridge while the veggies can be cleaned and sliced ahead.
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What you will need
To make this Chinese ground chicken stir fry recipe at home, you will need the following ingredients
Stir fry sauce ingredients
This sauce makes all the flavors in this dish come together. It is like a binder that brings harmony to all the ingredients used to make this a delicious and savory dish.
- Dark soy sauce
- Light soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Chicken stock
- Brown sugar
- Sesame oil
- Vinegar
- Corn flour
Other ingredients needed
- Ground chicken (chicken mince)
- Garlic
- Onion
- Asparagus
- Bell pepper
- Salt
- Chili red flakes
- Vegetable oil
- Green onions
How to make ground chicken stir fry
Make the stir fry sauce: in a small bowl or measuring jug, add Dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Oyster sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar and cornstarch (corn flour) and whisk together to combine then set aside.
Saute the veggies: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add some vegetable oil. When hot, add chopped onion and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, add chopped asparagus and bell pepper to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add the ground chicken: Add the ground chicken (chicken mince) and chopped to the sauteed veggies and cook until white and longer pink, breaking it in the process. Once the ground chicken is fully cooked, add the prepared stir fry sauce to the skillet, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Check for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly continue to cook until the sauce is thickened and glossy.
Lastly, just before you take the stir fry off the heat, stir in chopped green onions. Serve this ground chicken stir fry over hot boiled rice or noodles and enjoy! Enjoy!
How to store
This ground chicken stir fry is suitable for meal prep and would definitely stay fresh
for a few days n the fridge. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up 4 days in the fridge.
To reheat, simply pop it in the microwave for a few seconds at intervals until heated through to your liking.
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Ingredients
Stir fry sauce ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce
- ¼ cup Oyster sauce
- ½ cup low sodium chicken stock
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon chinese vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon corn flour
Other ingredients
- 500 g Ground chicken chicken mince
- 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 medium brown onion roughly chopped
- 250 g asparagus cut woody end removed and sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon chili red flakes or according to taste
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup green onions chopped
Instructions
- Make the stir fry sauce: in a small bowl or measuring jug, add Dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Oyster sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar and cornstarch (corn flour) and whisk together to combine then set aside.
- Saute the veggies: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add some vegetable oil. When hot, add chopped onion and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, add chopped asparagus and bell pepper to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add the ground chicken: Add the ground chicken (chicken mince) and chopped to the sauteed veggies and cook until white and longer pink, breaking it in the process. Once the ground chicken is fully cooked, add the prepared stir fry sauce to the skillet, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Check for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly continue to cook until the sauce is thickened and glossy.
- Lastly, just before you take the stir fry off the heat, stir in chopped green onions. Serve this ground chicken stir fry over hot boiled rice or noodles and enjoy! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
And there you have it, a simple and delicious stir fry recipe you can make at home in 15 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
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