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Ground chicken stir fry bowls served over jasmine rice with colorful bell peppers, green onions, and sesame seeds

Ground Chicken Stir Fry Bowls

A quick and flavorful ground chicken stir fry with colorful bell peppers, carrots, and a sticky honey-soy umami sauce. Served over jasmine rice and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 yellow onion sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 3 large carrots sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 2 lbs ground chicken white and dark meat blend recommended
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred; use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for celiac-safe version
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder or substitute cornstarch in equal measure
  • green onions and white sesame seeds for topping
  • cooked jasmine rice for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Spatula
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the sliced onion, all three bell peppers, and the carrots. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften but still hold some crunch.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it up into small, even pieces with a spatula and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked through with no pink remaining. Do not press the meat flat as this can dry it out.
  3. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Then whisk in the arrowroot powder until fully dissolved. Do not add arrowroot powder dry to the pan.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Reduce heat to medium and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice. Top with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. Ground turkey or plant-based ground are great substitutes for the chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave with a small splash of water or soy sauce to keep the sauce from drying out. The stir fry portion freezes well for up to 2 months stored separately from the rice.
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