15+ Incredibly Satisfying Ground Chicken Recipes

This collection of my incredibly satisfying and flavorful ground chicken recipes is all you'll need to make lean wholesome dinners all week long!

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I love putting a healthy twist on my favorite dishes, and these ground chicken recipes are the perfect combination of lean protein and incredible flavor. Try my Ground Orange Chicken first, which will make you feel like you’re having your favorite take-out right at home! For something more classic, try my tender Chicken Meatballs, which are perfect for meal prep because they freeze well. Whether you want to add something new to your weeknight dinner rotation, or need to pick a few leaner options for the week, you’ll find everything you need with this Chicken Recipes collection!

Asian Recipes

Prepare your favorite takeout dishes at home in these quick and flavorful ground chicken recipes.

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Ground Orange Chicken Recipe
Ground Orange Chicken is made in one pan and only takes 20 minutes using a Panda Express copycat sauce. So much healthier than the original!
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Ground Sesame Chicken Recipe
Easy Ground Sesame Chicken delivers that classic sticky-sweet take-out flavor you love, made lighter and ready in just 20 minutes!
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Ground Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Ground Chicken Stir Fry is a tasty, healthy twist on Hunan Chicken! Perfect for any weeknight meal and made in just 20 minutes. Try it today!
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Ground Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe
Ground Thai Peanut Chicken is an easy, crave-worthy take-out-style dish made at home, featuring bold, rich, and comforting flavors.
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Ground Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Ground Sweet and Sour Chicken is a healthy version of Chinese takeout. Chicken stir fry in the same great sauce with less calories and work!
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Ground Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Make this easy Ground Kung Pao Chicken in just one pan in 20 minutes for a delicious Panda Express copycat dinner the whole family will love.
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Orange Chicken Burrito Recipe
Orange Chicken Burrito with Panda Express Orange Chicken sauce takes 30 minutes to make and tastes like a mix of two favorite takeout spots.
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Miso Ramen Recipe
Miso Ramen is a cozy soup with layers of savory goodness. This homemade recipe comes together in 20 minutes which is faster than going out!
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Potstickers
Easy homemade Potsticker recipe with a savory chicken filling. Classic Asian dumplings steamed then pan fried for a tasty chewy crispy bite!
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Classic Dinners

Turn your favorite weeknight dinners into a lighter, easier version with these ground chicken dishes.

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Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ground Chicken Tacos are the ultimate, easy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes with flavorful ingredients and topping choices.
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Greek Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Greek Chicken Sloppy Joes are a fun and tasty twist on a classic sloppy joes recipe! This delicious take will make them a family favorite!
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a quick and comforting 30-minute skillet dinner for weeknights, packed with rich, classic Italian flavors. Try now!
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Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe
Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes have all the flavors of your favorite Chicken Parmesan dish in just 20 minutes and it’s totally kid friendly!
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Chicken Burgers Recipe
Juicy flavorful Chicken Burgers made on the grill, for a twist on an old favorite, these are the farthest away from boring you'll get.
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Chicken Florentine Meatballs Recipe
Chicken Florentine Meatballs are a lighter take on classic homemade meatballs, packed with rich flavor and perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs is an easy oven-baked meatball recipe with tasty hot sauce and tender chicken. Great with Blue Cheese dressing!
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P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and easy-to-make appetizer. It's one of the most popular recipes on their menu! Try today!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes Recipe
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes are a fun, quick meal made in just 30 minutes- combining familiar, delicious flavors in Sloppy Joes form!
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Chicken Meatballs
Easy Chicken Meatballs recipe for juicy and flavorful meatballs made in a skillet. Ready in 20 minutes for a tasty dinner on busy weeknights!
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While ground chicken is the leanest option, you can also substitute in lean ground turkey for these recipes. Make sure to let me know in the comments section below which recipe you loved the most! For more great dinner recipe ideas, try my other collections, 20 Quick and Easy Air Fryer Recipes, and my 15 Easy Chicken Casseroles for Busy Weeknights!

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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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