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healthy ground chicken recipe

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Quick, flavorful, and family-friendly,this healthy ground chicken recipe is a weeknight hero. Juicy chicken cooked with vibrant veggies and finished with bold seasonings creates a protein-packed dinner in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy days, picky eaters, and versatile meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: dinner, meal prep
Cuisine: American, Asian, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken 93/7 lean works best
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • to taste garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste onion powder or diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or use cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for Asian inspired dishes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for Mediterranean flavors
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder for Mexican style
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley or cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice brightens everything
  • 1 cup bell peppers any color,chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 2 cups cooked rice or use pasta or quinoa
  • ½ cup grated cheese your favorite cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes .or hot sauce

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board To prep vegetables and herbs
  • 1 knife For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Mixing bowls To hold spices and mix chicken
  • 1 large skillet To cook the chicken and veggies
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula To stir and break up the meat
  • 1 Measuring spoons For seasoning portions

Method
 

  1. Get organized first because ground chicken cooks super fast: Chop all vegetables ahead of time, measure seasonings into small bowls, mix spices directly into raw chicken, and add salt generously.
    prep and season everything
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned ground chicken and break it into bite-sized pieces. Stir frequently for 5 to 7 minutes, until no pink remains.
    cook the chicken right
  3. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add chopped bell peppers and zucchini to the empty space. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until veggies start to soften, then mix everything together.
    add vegetables and mix
  4. In the last minute of cooking, pour sauce (like soy or lemon mix) from a small glass bowl over the chicken and veggies. Taste and adjust with more salt or a squeeze of lemon if needed.
    finish and taste

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This ground chicken recipe brings warmth, ease, and real nourishment to the dinner table. It’s built to flex , swap in your favorite veggies or seasonings. Kids love it. Grown-ups love it. And your future self will love the leftovers just as much. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or tuck it into lettuce wraps for a light twist.

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