Protein Food
Ground Chicken
About This Entry
Ground chicken is minced chicken meat for burgers, meatballs, and lettuce wraps. Lean profile pairs with aromatic whites, ginger-scented dishes with Riesling, and light reds with low tannin.
Beginner Guide
Often blended with thigh meat for moisture. Cook thoroughly — ground poultry requires well-done internal temperature.
FAQ
- What is Ground Chicken?
- Often blended with thigh meat for moisture.
- How should Ground Chicken be cooked for best results?
- Cook to safe internal temperature for poultry; render duck and goose fat slowly. Rest before carving or serving.
At a Glance
Group
Poultry
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Species
chicken
Scientific name
Gallus gallus domesticus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Ground Chicken
- Classification
- Animal Protein Foods
- Group
- Poultry
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus domesticus
- Species
- chicken
Taxonomy
- Cut type
- ground
- Bone state
- boneless
- Processing state
- ground
- Fat content
- lean
- Primary cooking methods
- pan sear, grill, stew
- Recommended doneness
- well done