Name: Ground Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 medium head of broccoli (about 2 cups of small florets); 8 oz sliced mushrooms; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 8 oz sliced water chestnuts; 1/2 cup snow peas; 1/2 cup unsalted cashews; 3 green onions, diced; 3/4 cup low sodium sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1/2 tbsp minced ginger; 1 to 2 tsp sriracha (optional); 1 tbsp corn starch

Loaded with protein, vegetables, and crunchy cashews, this delicious ground chicken stir fry comes together in one pot and can be on your dinner table in under 20 minutes!

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One Pot Ground Chicken Stir Fry

When I want a healthy meal that is easy to make, full of nutrition, and on the dinner table in a flash I almost always reach for a stir fry recipe.

What I like the most about a stir fry is its versatility. Stir fry’s can be loaded with a variety of vegetables, different proteins, new sauce flavors, and served differently like over rice, noodles, in lettuce cups, or simply with a spoon to help you feel like you are eating a different meal every night.

Plus, they are SO easy to make and can be pulled together quickly as a one pot dinner. While you can choose just about any protein for your stir fry, this ground chickens stir fry recipe is my dietitian go-to dinner recipe.

It’s made in one pot, full of lean ground chicken and fiber rich vegetables, tossed in a light stir fry sauce, and is on my dinner table in 20 minutes. It’s truly an easy healthy dinner recipe to keep in your weekly rotation.

Let’s get to the stir fry recipe!

Why you’ll love this stir fry with ground chicken:

You’ll love this healthy stir fry recipe because it is:

Cooked in one pot: Any meal with minimal clean up is my type of meal. You can cook all of your ingredients in the same pot leaving you with a dinner that your family will love and only one pot to clean after.
Protein packed: Lean ground chicken is an excellent weekly protein source to include in your meals. Its subtle flavor allows it to really absorb the flavors of the dish you cook it in and it features 20 grams of protein per serving!
Veggie rich: This healthy stir fry recipe is loaded with vibrant colors from vegetables like broccoli florets, carrots, snow peas, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. The best thing about stir frys is you can really use them as a fridge clean out and add any veggies that you have on hand!
Tossed in a light stir fry sauce: I have a family friendly stir fry sauce listed out in the recipe card that adds the perfect amount of subtle flavor to this stir fry and is very easy to make. Want a different sauce? Use it! Or feel free to top your bowl with any additional flavors you may prefer.
Ready in under 20 minutes: If I didn’t sell you with the “one pot dinner” idea then let me further convince you with the “this dinner is ready in under 20 minutes” idea. Minimal clean up paired with fast and easy prep is the perfect week night meal to make.
Customizable: Change your veggies, swap your proteins, try a new sauce, and get creative with the way you serve this ground chicken stir fry to really make this meal your own.

This easy stir fry recipe is a family friendly dinner that you’ll love having in your weekly rotation.

Ingredients you’ll need:

For the stir fry:

Ground chicken: The star of the show is lean ground chicken! I used 1 pound of ground chicken in this recipe but you could certainly add more if you needed this dinner recipe to make more meals or fill more mouths.
Broccoli: Cut into small florets so that it cooks quickly. Feel free to cut your broccoli head yourself or buy pre-trimmed broccoli florets to make this easy dinner recipe even easier!
Red bell pepper: Diced or cut into thin strips.
Shredded carrots: Use shredded carrots so that they cook faster when you sauté your vegetables.
Sliced mushrooms: Use any mushroom that you like to add to your stir fry! Fun nutrition fact- did you know that mushrooms are one of few foods with the precursor to vitamin D? Eat your mushrooms!
Water chestnuts: I know some people feel passionate about water chestnuts but I absolutely love to add them into a stir fry for the texture. Add or don’t, your choice!
Unsalted cashews: DO NOT SKIP THE CASHEWS. You MAY swap for peanuts if you insist on the no cashew lifestyle but trust me, the nuts add the perfect amount of flavor and crunch to your bite.
Green onions: Added to taste.
Optional: Top with some sesame seeds and serve over cooked jasmine rice to make this a bowl!

For the stir fry sauce (optional):

Low sodium soy sauce: I recommend using low sodium to keep the total sodium content of the meal lower.
Rice wine vinegar: For the perfect amount of tang to your stir fry sauce.
Brown sugar: This will add a subtle sweetness.
Sesame oil: A must add flavor to any stir fry sauce.
Minced garlic: Freshly minced or pre-minced will work.
Minced ginger: Freshly minced or can be subbed for ginger paste.
Sriracha: You can add this to taste or skip it all together! If you do not have sriracha, feel free to add red pepper flakes instead.
Corn starch: added for thickness.

That’s all you’ll need!

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ingredients to make a ground chicken stir fry.

Step by Step Instructions:

Now let’s walk through how to make this healthy stir fry:

Step 1:

Warm 1 tbsp of oil in your largest pan over medium heat. After the pan is warm, add your ground chicken and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until your ground chicken is fully cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit (about 12-15 minutes).

Remove your ground chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.

how to cook ground chicken for a stir fry.

Step 2:

To the same pan, add all of your prepared vegetables and cashews. Cover and sauté your stir fry vegetables for 5-8 minutes or until they have softened slightly.

While you vegetables are cooking, stir all of your stir fry sauce ingredients together in a bowl then pour over your cooked vegetables. Mix in your cooked ground chicken and stir everything until it’s well coated in the stir fry sauce.

how to make a ground chicken stir fry photo.

Step 3:

Top your ground chicken stir fry with green onions and sesame seeds then enjoy it as a low carb dinner recipe or serve it over cooked jasmine rice as a stir fry bowl. Enjoy!

large pan with stir fry vegetables and cooked ground chicken.

Swaps, substitutions, and suggestions:

Here are a few changes you can make to this recipe:

Change your veggies: I added a lot of the traditional stir fry vegetables but the best vegetables for a stir fry are the ones you are going to eat! You can add other veggies like yellow bell pepper, sugar snap peas, chopped asparagus, and more to this recipe.
Change your protein: Ground turkey, pork, beef, steak strips, and plant based proteins like air fried tofu can all be swapped into this stir fry recipe instead of using ground chicken.
Change how you serve it: Enjoy this stir fry with a fork, serve it over cooked rice or noodles, or place it into a lettuce wrap for an extra boost of vegetables.
Change your sauce: I provide a light stir fry sauce that you can pour over your stir fry with ground chicken but feel free to use whatever sauce you want and add it to taste!

And more! Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!

spoon with a scoop of ground chicken stir fry.

Recipe FAQ:

How long can I store these stir fry with ground chicken for?
1. The USDA recommends storing leftovers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator which makes this ground chickens stir fry an excellent meal to make for meal prep.
Is ground chicken healthy?
1. While it’s not as popular as its other ground meat companions like beef or turkey, ground chicken is a very healthy protein source to include in your meals. It’s low in fat and calorie, loaded with protein, and has plenty of vitamins and minerals to fuel your health.
Can I use a different protein?
1. Absolutely, one of the beautiful parts of a stir fry is its versatility! You can use other ground meats or swap for cooked chicken strips, steak strips, or tofu or edamame if you need it plant based.

Other one pot recipes you will love:

Looking for other one pot dinner recipes? I have a few on my blog that I think you will love:

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**One Pot Coconut Lime Chicken**

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Ground Chicken Stir Fry

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