Description
Unlock the secret to perfectly juicy and seasoned ground chicken with this easy, weeknight-friendly recipe. It’s incredibly versatile and bursting with savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken (93/7 lean recommended)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, measure out all spices, and chop the fresh parsley.
- 2. Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, break it up, and cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes to sear. Continue cooking, breaking up chunks, until thoroughly browned and no longer pink.
- 3. Sauté Aromatics: Push chicken to one side. Add diced onion to the empty side and cook until softened (3-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir into chicken.
- 4. Season & Simmer: Sprinkle paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over chicken. Stir well. Pour in chicken broth, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until most liquid is absorbed and flavors meld.
- 5. Finish & Serve: Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins