Ground Chicken Stir-Fry
This flavorful ground chicken stir-fry combines tender ground chicken, colorful vegetables, tomato paste, and warm spices. Finished with fresh lime zest and juice, it's a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that can be served with rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or on its own.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Cooking Spoon or Spatula
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Plate
- Zester or fine grater
- Citrus juicer or knife
Ingredients
- ground chicken
- onion chopped
- bell pepper chopped
- carrots chopped
- garlic minced
- tomato paste
- lime zest fresh
- lime juice freshly squeezed
- chili powder
- ground paprika
- ground cumin
- cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and break it into small pieces using a spoon or spatula. Stir occasionally and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots to the same skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and turn slightly golden. Add the chopped bell pepper and continue cooking until tender but still slightly crisp. Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste to the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to distribute it evenly. Return the cooked ground chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the tomato paste and seasonings.
- Add the fresh lime zest and lime juice to the skillet. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients and distribute the citrus flavor throughout the mixture. Taste and adjust with salt or additional spices as needed. Serve immediately with white rice, Mexican rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or enjoy the stir-fry on its own.
Notes
Cooking Tips: Break the ground chicken into small pieces while cooking so it mixes evenly with the vegetables and spices. Add the vegetables in stages, starting with onion and carrots, followed by bell pepper and garlic. Avoid overcooking the bell pepper to preserve some crispness.
Flavor Tips: Cook the tomato paste for the full 2 minutes before adding the chicken and seasonings. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly. Add the lime zest and juice near the end to maintain their fresh citrus flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Serve over white rice or Mexican rice, toss with noodles, fill crisp lettuce wraps, or enjoy on its own.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container. Reheat thoroughly before serving. The original recipe does not specify exact refrigerated or frozen storage durations.
Ingredient Quantities: The supplied recipe does not specify exact ingredient measurements.