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    Chicken Mince Stir Fry

    Published: Mar 30, 2023 · Modified: Aug 7, 2024 by Nataliia

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    You'll need only a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to make this easy and satisfying chicken mince stir fry. 

    Chicken mince stir fry garnished with green onions in a stainless steel frying pan.
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    Chicken mince stir fry recipe

    Since my son continues to prefer only ground meat, I have to get creative in order to make our meals diverse and flavorful. 

    Actually, It's been a fun challenge to come up with new and fun ways to use ground chicken in everything from pasta dishes to stir fries.

    Chicken mince or ground chicken stir fry is an Asian-inspired dish made with a very simple homemade sauce and lean chicken meat.

    For this recipe, I prefer mincing chicken breast by myself, but you can also use store-bought ground chicken. 

    If you buy already ground chicken, chose at least 7% fat ground meat. Store-bought lean ground chicken can be quite dry. That's why I prefer mincing chicken breasts at home.  

    And to make it more nutritious, I added some fresh vegetables such as yellow and spring onions, bell pepper, and zucchini.  

    This ground chicken stir-fry pairs well with a variety of vegetables, chose the ones your family loves. 

    Here is why you will love this recipe:

    • better for you: less sodium than any take-out stir fry.
    • easy and quick meal: perfect for busy weekdays when you need to have dinner on a table in under 30 minutes.
    • versatile: you can add different vegetables, seasonings, and sauces (spicy or not).
    • meal prep: it is easy to pack and reheat for your lunches throughout the week.
    • budget-friendly: chicken is one of the least expensive meats these days. 

    Ingredients

    Here is the detailed ingredients overview with the best substitutions to make this easy recipe. You can find the quantities in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. 

    Chicken breasts: I used 2 small chicken breasts. If you are looking for juicier meat, use boneless skinless chicken thighs or a combination of dark and white meat. You can also buy one pound of already ground chicken. 

    Onion: yellow or sweet onions work great.

    Bell pepper and zucchini: a simple choice of vegetables to add more nutrients and flavor. 

    Green onions: green spring onions are added to the dish at the very end. They add fresh flavor and color. 

    Garlic: always use fresh garlic, as it adds depth and complexity to the stir fry. Without it, the dish will taste bland. 

    Ginger: same as garlic, fresh ginger is another must ingredient. It also adds mild heat to the dish. If you do not have fresh ginger, you can use dried one.

    Soy sauce: I used regular dark soy sauce. You can also use a light soy sauce instead. 

    Rice vinegar: adds mild acidity and aroma.

    Fish sauce: adds umami flavor and makes the dish taste more interesting. You can also use oyster sauce instead. 

    Honey: stir fry sauce usually needs some sweetness. I used honey, but you can use honey or brown sugar. 

    Oil: any cooking oil will work. I usually use olive or avocado oil. 

    How to make chicken mince stir fry

    Follow easy step-by-step directions with accompanying process pictures for easy visualization.

    Mince the chicken 

    If you are using store-bought ground chicken, skip this step. 

    Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels. Cut the chicken breast into slices. 

    Now, cut each slice into thin strips. Collect the strips into a pile and chop them finely into a mince. Repeat with the rest of the meat. 

    Alternatively, you can cube the chicken, chill it in the freezer for 20 minutes and mince it in a food processor. 

    The mince is ready and so much better than the store-bought. 

    Chicken breast sliced unto thin strips, strips gathered together and chopped into fine mince.
    For finer mince, pile chopped chicken on a cutting board and use a rocking motion with your knife to mince it into finer consistency.

    Prepare the vegetables

    Rinse the bell pepper, zucchini, and green onions. Peel the onion, garlic cloves, and ginger root. 

    Cube zucchini and bell pepper. Dice the yellow and green onions. Chop garlic and ginger finely.

    Piles of diced vegetables on a cutting board: zucchini, orange bell pepper, green onions, yellow onions, garlic and ginger.
    You can use any other vegetables of your choice

    Make the sauce

    In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Set the sauce aside. 

    Dark stir fry sauce in a white bowl with a spoon in it.

    Cook the stir fry

    Image 1. In a wok or any other large frying pan, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, peppers, and zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat until the vegetables start softening. 

    Image 2. Now, add minced chicken and use a spatula to break it into smaller pieces. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring often until it is no longer pink inside. 

    Image 3. Now add the prepared sir-fry sauce, garlic, and ginger and mix the dish. Cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. 

    Image 4. Add diced green onions on top and some red pepper flakes (optional). Let it cool down for a few minutes and serve it over steamed white rice. You can drizzle the dish with some sriracha sauce for a spicy taste. 

    The collage of 4 process images: frying pan with stir frying vegetables, ground chicken, added sauce and green onions at the end.

    Fun serving ideas

    Below you can find some fun ways to serve chicken stir fry, besides white or brown rice:

    • Noodle bowls: serve your stir fry over some Asian-style noodles, such as udon, soba, or rice noodles. 
    • Low carb: serve it over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
    • Egg rolls: perfect to use the leftovers. Simply roll the cooked stir fry in rice paper wrappers and fry until crispy. 
    • Fried rice: turn it into a delicious fried rice meal, by adding some fried egg, cooked rice, sesame seeds, and extra scallions. 
    Chicken mince stir fry garnished with green onions in a white bowl.

    Storage tips, cooking tips, and shortcuts

    • Store: store cooked stir fry in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. 
    • Shortcuts: you can buy stir-fry sauce in a bottle, especially if you do not already have the required ingredients to make it. 
    • High heat: for the best results, cook the stir-fry over medium-high heat.
    • Don't overcook: chicken cooks fast, so do not overcook it as it will be dry.

    Other minced chicken recipes

    Check out other recipes using ground and minced chicken that my whole family loves: 

    • Chicken rissoles
    • Air fryer chicken meatballs
    • Alfredo sauce chicken lasagna
    • Chicken muffins
    • Air fryer chicken patties
    • Homemade chicken meatball soup

    📖 Recipe

    Chicken mince stir fry garnished with green onions in a stainless steel frying pan.

    Chicken Mince Stir Fry

    Nataliia
    You'll need only a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to make this easy and satisfying chicken mince stir fry
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Thai
    Servings 4
    Calories 270 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • 1 chef's knife
    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 large frying pan or wok

    Ingredients
      

    Stir fry ingredients

    • 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs or store-bough ground chicken.
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ small onion
    • ½ bell pepper
    • 1 small zucchini
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, diced or grated

    Sauce ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon honey or brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    Stir fry instructions

    • Place the chicken breast on a cutting board. Cut the chicken breast into ¼ inch slices. Cut each slice into thinner strips. Gather the strips and chop them finely. Repeat with the rest of the chicken. You can also mince it in a food processor.
    • Cube onion, pepper and zucchini. Dice green onions. Grate or finally chop garlic and ginger.
    • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of oil. Add diced onions, peppers and zucchini. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes, just until the vegetables start softening.
    • Add minced chicken to the pan and fry it stirring often for 6-8 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked.
    • Add garlic, ginger and the prepared sauce. Stir-fry for another minute or two until the garlic releases it's aroma.
    • Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.

    Sauce instructions

    • In a small bow, whisk together 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon fish sauce, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon honey until well combined.

    Notes

    • You can use food processor to mince the chicken.
    • Let the stir fry cool down to room temperature before placing it in the fridge.
    • The nutritional information is for informational purposes only.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 8.1gProtein: 36gFat: 9.8gSodium: 550mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 6.8g
    Keyword chicken mince stir fry, ground chicken stir fry
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    Comments

    1. Ya mum says

      August 28, 2024 at 5:50 am

      This is not a mince recipe 🥴

      Reply
    2. sue Worwood says

      September 22, 2024 at 12:01 pm

      3 stars
      Very easy quick to do, would be brave and addictive more chilli flakes, we ended up adding wasabi for extra heat. Very nice

      Reply
      • Nataliia says

        September 22, 2024 at 3:55 pm

        Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. Adding wasabi sounds like a good idea, I have to try it too.

        Reply
      • Em_ski says

        May 15, 2025 at 9:19 am

        5 stars
        Made delicious "egg rolls". We added a few chilli flakes as other suggested and really enjoyed the flavour. Great recipe.

        Reply
    3. Angela says

      May 22, 2025 at 12:48 am

      Delicious! Even the kids enjoyed it. The next time I make it, I will cook the vegetables separately, as they were mashed up when cooking the chicken.

      Reply
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