Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry

Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry is a quick, better-than-takeout meal. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to perfect texture. The crispy chicken and crunchy cabbage will make your family beg for more. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Protein-Packed Pasta Salad and BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowls.

What You'll Need for Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 small cabbage
• 1 small carrot
• 1 small onion
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Green onions
• Optional: Sriracha (optional)

How to Make Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add sliced cabbage, sliced carrot, and sliced onion. Cook until the cabbage is slightly softened and the onions are translucent.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds, green onions, and sriracha (if desired).

Storing & Reheating Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the sauce and slice the vegetables ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Freezing Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry

Freeze cooked chicken and uncooked vegetables separately for up to 3 months. Thaw and cook as directed.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey or pork.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and slice the vegetables ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken is sticking to the skillet, add a little bit of oil. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water.

Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 small cabbage
• 1 small carrot
• 1 small onion

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder

Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Green onions
• Sriracha (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add sliced cabbage, sliced carrot, and sliced onion. Cook until the cabbage is slightly softened and the onions are translucent.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds, green onions, and sriracha (if desired).

Notes

• Chef tip: To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey or pork.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and slice the vegetables ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken is sticking to the skillet, add a little bit of oil. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and uncooked vegetables separately for up to 3 months. Thaw and cook as directed.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the sauce and slice the vegetables ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Ground Chicken Coleslaw Stir-Fry and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!