My sesame ground chicken stir fry is in heavy rotation because it's simple to make and tastes amazing--and the easy cleanup gets me every time! If you want a quick and satisfying dinner idea that doesn't slack on flavor, this is the one for you, boo.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my peanut butter chicken stir fry, too!
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"We REALLY enjoyed this stir fry! I planned on packing leftovers in my kids' lunches but we didn't have any because everyone wanted seconds. That never happens!"
-Marisa
❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - This easy ground chicken stir fry recipe makes a hearty, high-protein meal with wholesome, everyday ingredients. You don't need any specialty appliances or professional kitchen skills to pull it off.
One Pot Magic and Meal Prep Friendly - Everything comes together in one pan for simple cleanup later, and you won't have to turn the oven on!
Customizable - The beauty of this dish is that you can mix and match the vegetables and even the meat to suit what's in season and available to you.
👉🏾 When it comes to weeknight dinners, I don't like to fuss. Check out my easy healthy tomato basil chicken, 15-minute wonton power bowls, burger salad bowls, and Jamaican-style coconut curry shrimp next!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Ground Chicken is the star of this show because it's lean, cooks up quickly, and takes on flavor flawlessly. Use whichever brand and type you like best.
Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce provide the base of flavor for the whole stir fry. You can use either plain or toasted sesame oil, and regular brewed soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, or even coconut aminos, if you prefer.
Vegetables: I make mine with green beans, peppers, and carrots, diced to the same size for quick cooking, and a bit of everything in every bite! I use a mix of bell and Serrano peppers for a spicy kick.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Vegetables - Feel free to change up the veggies you use in this dish to suit your preferences and goals. Broccoli, bok choy, and cabbage are great options. Whatever you choose to use, I recommend fresh veg for the most satisfying crunch.
Ground Meat - You can switch up the protein here to ground turkey for similar macros, or lean ground beef or pork.
Sweetener - I add a touch of honey to this dish to balance out the flavor profile, but feel free to use other options, including maple syrup, brown sugar, or the zero-sugar sweetener of your choosing.
How to Make a Stir-Fry Using Ground Chicken
- Step One: Dice up the bell pepper, carrot, mushrooms, and onion into bite-sized pieces, and slice the green beans into rounds. (Photos 1 and 2)
- Step Two: Add the chicken, oils, soy sauce, and seasoning to a skillet and cook through. (Photos 3 and 4)
Pro Tip #1
Let the chicken cook undisturbed for about five minutes before turning it to allow it to develop a nice crispy crust.
- Step Three: Remove the chicken from the pan, add more oil, then cook the vegetables. (Photos 5 and 6)
- Step Four: Add the chicken back to the pan, along with honey, and toss until coated. (Photos 7 and 8)
- Step Five: Sprinkle in sesame seeds and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Yes. To freeze, cool the stir-fry to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container. I recommend dividing it into portions and freezing in individual containers for easier reheating. Keeps for up to two months.
How to Serve
Serve this ground chicken and vegetable stir fry hot as is or over fragrant jasmine rice for a more filling meal. Change things up with homemade yellow rice for even more flavor!
Sprinkle more sesame seeds and sliced scallions over top for extra flavorful razzle dazzle.
This dish also pairs well with roasted sweet potatoes, ramen, vermicelli, and rice noodles. For lower-carb options, serve with cauliflower rice, zoodles, or use it as filling in lettuce wraps!
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📖 Recipe
Sesame Ground Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 large skillet or wok
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil divided
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil divided
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- sea salt to taste
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 pound carrots
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ onion
- 1 serrano pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat two tablespoons of cooking oil in skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken to pan. Break up chicken so that it is spread out throughout the pan, then add in two tablespoons sesame oil, two tablespoons soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, dried basil, black pepper, white pepper, and sea salt. Allow chicken to brown undisturbed for five minutes, then turn and stir to incorporate the spices and cook for another five minutes or until coked through.4 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 pounds ground chicken, 4 tablespoons sesame oil, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, teaspoon onion powder, 1 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 ½ teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon white pepper, sea salt
- Prep and Cook Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, slice the green beans into ⅓-inch rounds, dice the carrot, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onions, and thinly slice the serrano pepper.1 pound carrots, 1 pound green beans, 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, 1 bell pepper, ½ onion, 1 serrano pepper
- Remove chicken from pan and add remaining cooking oil with diced onion and carrot. Cook for about four minutes or until onion begins to turn translucent and fragrant, then stir in bell pepper, serrano pepper, and green beans.
- Continue cooking vegetables until carrots are slightly softened (about six minutes), then add in mushrooms, remaining soy sauce and sesame oil, salt, and white pepper, and cook for five more minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Reduce heat to medium, then add chicken back to pan and toss to incorporate with the vegetables. Cook for a few more minutes to reheat the chicken, then remove from heat, drizzle in honey, and stir one more time to evenly coat everything. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top and serve.3 tablespoons honey, 6 tablespoons sesame seeds
Marisa says
We REALLY enjoyed this stir fry! I planned on packing leftovers in my kids’ lunches but we didn’t have any because everyone wanted seconds. That never happens! Thank you!
Jazzmine Woodard says
Oh, wow! No leftovers is a flex. Thanks for your note, Marisa!