Ground chicken

Chicken that has been ground into a coarse, loose texture — leaner than ground beef or pork. Mild in flavor and browns quickly due to lower fat content. Watch it closely; it can dry out fast.

Ground chicken

Used for

  • chicken lettuce cups
  • meatballs
  • burgers
  • taco filling
  • stuffed mushrooms

In the kitchen

  • brown
  • sauté
  • season
  • crumble

Picking it at the store

  • Ground chicken breast is leaner; ground chicken (no qualifier) may include thigh meat, which has more fat and flavor
  • Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F; ground chicken looks done before it actually is

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