Ground Chicken and Crispy Potato Bowl

High protein eating with homemade ground chicken and air-fried potato cubes.

2 bowls
1 hour
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Crispy potatoes

  • Russet potatoes
    2
  • Salt
    2 ga sprinkle
  • Smoked Paprika
    2 ga sprinkle
  • Garlic Powder
    2 ga sprinkle
  • Neutral oil
    20 gfor roasting

Homemade ground chicken

  • Chicken Breasts
    500 g2
  • Salt
    5 g1%
  • Cumin
    4 g
  • Chili Powder
    4 g

Extra bowl toppings

  • Low-moisture mozzarella, grated
    60 gper serving
  • Yogurt sauce
    30 gper serving
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Pico de gallo
  • Pickled onions

Method

Step 1: Parboil the potatoes

Dice the potatoes, then add them to a pot and cover with cold water. Add a sprinkle of salt, then bring the water to a .

until the potatoes are mostly tender but still hold their shape, then drain thoroughly.

Step 2: Process the chicken

While the potatoes boil, cut the chicken breasts into chunks, then add them to a food processor with the cumin, ancho chili powder, and salt.

Pulse until the chicken forms a cohesive ground mixture, being careful not to overwork the meat (you don’t want it to become tacky).

Step 3: Crisp the potatoes

Transfer the drained potatoes to a metal bowl. Season with the garlic powder, smoked paprika, remaining salt, and oil. Toss until the potato cubes are evenly coated.

Transfer to an air fryer or preheated oven and at 400°F (205°C) for about 12–18 minutes, shaking once or twice, until deeply golden and crisp.

Step 4: Brown the chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add a thin layer of oil. Add the chicken mixture and press it into one even layer across the pan to .

Leave it undisturbed briefly so the bottom begins to . Then, break the chicken apart with a spatula and continue searing until cooked through. Remove from the heat.

Step 5: Assemble the bowls

Divide the potatoes into two serving bowls, then top each with 250 g of ground chicken, 50 g of cheese, and 25 g of yogurt sauce. Garnish with lettuce, pico de gallo, and pickled onions, or other toppings of choice.

“This recipe came together at the end of a grocery week challenge, using the remaining chicken breasts and several prepared components from earlier meals, like pico, pickled onions, and yogurt sauce. Sub these with whatever condiments and sauces you have on hand. I used a food processor to turn chicken breasts into my own lean, ground chicken, but you could just buy pre-ground chicken to simplify the process.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories1934
184g
72g
146g

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Recommended: 2 servings

FAQ

Can I just use pre-ground chicken?

Yes! Just mix the seasonings into the ground chicken by hand.

Can I use other toppings?

Yes! Use whatever you have on hand to make this into a bowl. This recipe was at the end of a week-long grocery challenge, and was designed to use up leftover components. Any creamy sauce and fresh vegetables would work great on this.

How can I make a quick yogurt sauce?

Mix together two parts plain (or Greek) yogurt with 1 part mayo, then season to taste with spices or herbs. Thin it out with a splash of water, vinegar, or lemon.