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Healthy Ground Chicken Recipes

Ground chicken is a lean, protein-rich alternative to beef or pork, making it ideal for healthy meals. These recipes offer creative and delicious ways to use ground chicken—from low-carb lettuce wraps to Mediterranean bowls—perfect for weight loss, fitness, or family cooking.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup diced onions

1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)

1 tsp rice vinegar

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Salt & pepper to taste

1 head butter lettuce (or romaine)

Optional: chopped green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

  • Add garlic and ground chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

  • Stir in water chestnuts, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, ginger, salt, and pepper.

  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes until flavors combine.

  • Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is keto and gluten-free adaptable.

Swap hoisin sauce for a sugar-free alternative, or use tamari in place of soy sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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