Chicken is quite popular in the food world, and for good reason too. These domesticated birds have given us delicious, highly nutritious meat that is now available in a huge variety and used in our daily meals. Whatever you’re cooking will be delicious as long as chicken is included in the recipe.
The use of ground chicken is one uncommon way to prepare chicken. This is due to the fact that ground chicken is less well-liked than its typical form. All chicken parts are included in ground chicken, which also contains less cholesterol than traditional ground beef and is relatively simple to prepare.
This article will walk you through the process of making cooked ground chicken step-by-step, including the cooking advice, recommendations, and instructions required to make a delicious dish.
How to Cook Ground Chicken
You will be surprised at how many different ways there are to use ground chicken. I once wrote a comprehensive guide for ground beef and most of what’s in there also applies to ground chicken, so if you can think of a use for a ground meat, ground chicken is probably the answer!
But don’t worry, you can find the answers right here, I won’t make you go looking for them elsewhere!
This recipe demonstrates how to prepare chicken as ground meat for recipes. Additionally, you can use ground chicken for burgers by simply patting it into a burger (you might want to add some ground sausage for flavor and texture).
No special equipment is required, but I do enjoy cooking my ground chicken on the stovetop in my Lodge Cast Iron 10′′ pan.
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Why I love this ground chicken tacos recipe
Crispy taco shells and ground meat tacos that you can make from a kit have always been favorites of mine. It probably does because it makes me think of school lunches and quick weeknight dinners from my adolescence. On nights when we had tacos, the flavor was always so familiar and I was never let down.
Even as an adult, I continue to purchase bottled taco sauce and crispy corn tortillas. However, I’ve upgraded the taco seasoning and replaced the ground beef with ground chicken because I’m constantly looking for healthier alternatives.
Our taco toppings have changed slightly as a result of going dairy-free, but you can still use any toppings you like. Do what makes you and your belly happy.
And even though I’ve been preparing this dish and incorporating it into tacos for the past few months, you could also prepare this ground chicken mixture without the taco fixings and use it as needed. The same holds true for any leftovers from your homemade taco night. You could put it into a rice/quinoa taco bowl. Use it in this southwestern lasagna. Throw it on top of your taco salad. Skies the limit. You guys will want to prepare this frequently because, as you should always keep in mind, the taco seasoning is everything.
Let’s now discuss my homemade taco seasoning, which is essential for creating the most flavorful taco meat. I use it on pretty much everything, including roasted vegetables, refried beans, chili, you name it, but these chicken tacos with it are my favorite. This quick and easy homemade spice blend can be made with ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
Since I started meal planning a few months ago, this taco meat has consistently been one of the first items to go bad in my refrigerator. The best part is how simple it is to make. To enable everyone to DIY their ideal taco, all you need to do is quickly prepare the ground chicken taco meat, char some of your favorite tortillas, and serve it with a variety of cheeses, salsas, and guacamole. This is one of those dishes that everyone enjoys, so it’s perfect for a family dinner or if you’re feeding picky eaters. No one is going to be disappointed.