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ground chicken lettuce wraps with hoisin sauce

5 Delicious & Healthy Ground Chicken Recipes

Ground chicken is a lean, protein-rich ingredient that transforms into quick, flavorful meals. From lettuce wraps to Italian meatballs, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Ground Chicken Bowls
  • ground chicken cooked with olive oil, garlic, herbs
  • quinoa cooked
  • bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes chopped
  • olives, feta cheese
  • Greek yogurt sauce
Asian-Inspired Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • ground chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, soy sauce
  • water chestnuts, carrots, onions finely chopped
  • hoisin sauce, sriracha to taste
  • lettuce leaves for serving
Mexican Ground Chicken Skillet
  • ground chicken browned with onions and peppers
  • black beans, corn, tomatoes
  • lime juice, cilantro for finishing
Herbed Ground Chicken Burgers
  • ground chicken mixed with herbs and garlic
  • onions, parsley, dill chopped
  • 1 egg
  • breadcrumbs to bind
  • whole grain buns for serving
  • yogurt sauce optional
Italian Ground Chicken Meatballs
  • ground chicken mixed with Parmesan, garlic, spinach
  • breadcrumbs for texture
  • egg for binding
  • marinara sauce for simmering

Method
 

  1. Choose a ground chicken recipe from the list above. Prep all ingredients as described.
  2. Cook the ground chicken thoroughly in a skillet, adding seasonings, herbs, and sauces as needed.
  3. Prepare side components like grains or vegetables in parallel to save time.
  4. Assemble dishes (bowls, wraps, or burgers) and serve hot. For meatballs, bake and simmer in sauce.
  5. Use leftovers for meal prep store in containers and refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Notes

Ground chicken is highly flexible adjust herbs, spices, and sides based on your preferences or dietary needs.