What to make with ground chicken? Find 3 of the easiest and most delicious recipes to try this week!

Are you tired of all the recipes with ground beef? We all know they are delicious and an all-time favorite. However, we most probably eat one of them every week. It is time to switch it up a bit and try cooking with minced chicken. You will be surprised of how many dishes you can create with this ingredient. What to make with ground chicken? Check out some of the most delicious and trendy recipes at the moment!

What to make with ground chicken?

There are many recipes to try out that include ground chicken. We are so used to ground beef, that we almost never try to substitute it in our dishes. If you think about it, almost all the recipes that include minced meat can be cooked with both. These simple lettuce wraps on the picture, are stuffed with the perfectly cooked chicken. For the full recipe, you can check here. If you have a leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving dinner, you can also make them. They are the perfect appetizer! Let’s check out other easy recipes to make with ground chicken!

1. Ground chicken Sloppy Joes

Do you have comfort food that you relate to your childhood memories? Mine would definitely be the Sloppy Joes. They are so easy to make and at first doesn’t seem like much. However, nothing can compare to these delicious flavors in the stuffings, that is hiding between these buns. To be honest with you, I have recently tried making this recipe with ground chicken. Let me tell you that it is as delicious as the original one! Let’s see the ingredients that you will need.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 g) ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• a tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• a teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 can of tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
• salt to taste
• burger buns

Preparation:

1. First, cook the ground chicken in a pan on the stove on a medium heat. Add some salt. The meat should be fully cooked.
2. Then start making the sauce. In a bowl, combine all the spices with the Worcestershire, ketchup and mustard. Add some salt to taste and mix very well.
3. While the meat is still hot, put in into the bowl with the sauce and mix again. All the meat should be covered in the sauce.
4. Warm your burger buns and fill them with the ground chicken mixture. Enjoy!

2. Burrito bowls with ground chicken

You want to make something quick, delicious and healthy? Minced chicken burrito bowls are the perfect choice! You can enjoy them at home, or bring one to work as your lunch. They are also amazing if you are meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients for 1 bowl:

• 1 pound (450 g) minced chicken
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• a teaspoon garlic powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato sauce
• corn
• cooked rice
• black beans
• chopped tomatoes
• lime slices
• chopped shallots
• shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation: 

1. Grab your skillet and put some oil in it. Heat it on medium heat and place your meat inside. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Then add your spices to the meat. Stir well, until all the meat is covered in the spices.
3. Now pour the water and the tomato sauce over it. Cover the skillet with a lid and wait for the meat to shimmer. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Remove it from the heat.
5. Put your already cooked rice in the bowl, add the meat on top of and the cheese if you wanted to melt. Then add in all the rest of the ingredients. You can also make guacamole if you want, and serve the bowl with it.

3. Baked chicken meatballs recipe

Have you ever tried ground chicken meatballs? You can serve them for dinner, or an appetizer. You can even add them to your pasta or make a meatball sub. As you know FIFA World Cup has already started, so they would be the perfect snack served with a cold beer. Find out how to prepare them!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 g) ground chicken
• 3/4 cup (100 g) bread crumbs or Panko
• 1/2 cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• salt to taste
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• olive oil

Preparation:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Place a baking sheet on your pan and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
2. Grab a large bowl and place the ground chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, basil, paprika, and the salt. Mix very well using your hands.
3. Add in the milk, egg, olive oil and the sauce. Mix well again. Everything should be evenly distributed.
4. Now start making the meatballs. You can choose to make small ones for your pasta, or choose any size you want.
5. Place them on the baking sheet and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, depending on your oven. Check on them from time to time. If you want them crispy on the outside, you can leave them for a bit longer.