Ground Chicken

Ground chicken is finely minced chicken meat sold loose or in compact trays. It has a mild, clean flavor and a pale pink color, cooks quickly, and readily takes on seasonings. Use it for patties, meatballs, dumpling fillings, chilis, and saucy stir-fries; common grinds range from lean breast to darker thigh blends.

Mechanical grinding of poultry became common with modern butchery and food-safety standards, and ground chicken is now prevalent in North American and Asian cuisines. Processors typically grind deboned cuts and may include a small proportion of skin for fat balance.