This roundup of easy ground chicken recipes will make meal prep or weeknight dinners a breeze. Most of the recipes on this list can be made in less than thirty minutes with just one pan. You’ll find primarily low fat and high protein recipes, but there are some low carb options as well.
Cheesy Chicken Mince Fritters with Broccoli
Recipe video above. It’s hard to believe these fritters made with chicken mince are BAKED not FRIED! With almost an entire head of broccoli in them, these are juicy, cheesy and so irresistible. This makes 15 fritters about 6 cm / 2.25″ wide, 1cm / 2/5″ thick. Trying making burgers or meatballs!
Prep: 15min
Total: 40min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 231 g
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 231 g, calories 461 kcal
Ingredients:
- 500 g / 1 lb chicken mince (ground chicken) (, or turkey or pork (Note 1))
- 1 garlic clove, (minced)
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 packed cups broccoli (, soft cooked & finely chopped (1 head)(Note 2))
- ¾ cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded mozzarella ((or other cheese of choice))
- 3/4 tsp salt ((reduce to 1/2 tsp if using a flavoured cheese)(Note 3))
- Black pepper
- Oil spray
- 2/3 cup plain yoghurt
- 1/8 tsp EACH dried dill, parsley and chives
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- 1 – 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Squeeze of lemon juice, (optional)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F. Line a baking tray with baking paper (or spray with oil).
- Place Fritter ingredients in a bowl, mix to combine.
- Measure out about ¼ cup of mixture and pat into fritter shapes about 6 cm / 2.25″ wide, 1cm / 2/5″ thick (they shrink a bit and become thicker).
- Place on tray. Spray the top (generously) with oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, spray with oil again then bake for a further 8 – 10 minutes until golden on top. Serve immediately with Sauce.
- Sauce: Mix ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for 20+ minutes.
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Ingredients:
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Chicken Burgers
- Baked Chicken Meatballs
- Italian Wedding Soup
- BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes
- Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet
- Chicken Meatloaf
- Chicken Cottage Pie
- Ground Chicken Casserole
- Chicken Stroganoff
- Chicken Avocado Burger
- Chicken Parmesan Pasta
- Chicken Empanadas
- Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Black Bean Chicken Burritos
- Asian Ground Chicken Noodles
- Chicken Egg Rolls
- Chicken Chili with White Beans
- Chicken Feta Burger
- Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs
- Taco Burger
- Ground Chicken Tacos
- Spinach Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Stuffed Butternut Squash with Chicken and Rice
- Grilled Chicken Kofta
- Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Blue Cheese Sauce
- Firecracker Chicken Meatballs
- Italian Stuffed Peppers
- Sriracha Chicken Lettuce Cups
- Mexican Chicken Picadillo
Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a chicken dish in 30 minutes or less!
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FAQ
Is ground chicken good for diet?
How do you make ground chicken more juicy?
Another trick for ensuring that ground chicken doesn’t dry out during cooking is to add moisture. Dairy works especially well for this. For chicken burgers or meatballs, consider adding a dollop of yogurt or a splash of milk to help the meat mixture bind together and stay succulent.
Which is healthier ground chicken or turkey?
Why do you use ground chicken?
Does ground chicken taste like chicken?
