How to Cook Ground Chicken
This simple recipe shows you how to cook ground chicken perfectly in a frying pan! Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, this method makes juicy, flavorful ground chicken that’s perfect for any meal. Use it in tacos, salads, pasta, or anywhere you’d use ground beef or turkey.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Non-stick Frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil or any cooking oil
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground chicken to the pan.
- Use a spatula to break up the ground chicken and flip it over as it cooks.
- Continue stirring and breaking up the chicken every minute.
- Cook for about 8 minutes or until the chicken is uniformly white with no pink spots.
- Season with salt and pepper, or any preferred seasoning.
- For food safety, switch to a clean spatula once the chicken is fully cooked before stirring the final time.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and serve!
Notes
- If the chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat to medium.
- Ground chicken can be used in place of ground turkey or beef in many recipes.