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Shredded Tofu with Spicy Ground Chicken & Edamame Dinner Recipe

This quick and flavorful dinner recipe combines soft, shredded tofu with spicy ground chicken, edamame, and fresh herbs.
It's a versatile dish that can be adapted for vegetarians and is perfect for a fast, healthy meal with bold, aromatic flavors.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet
  • Box grater

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions white and green parts, plus extra for serving
  • 1 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 4 ounces ground chicken or substitute with turkey or pork
  • 1 package 14-16 ounces extra-firm tofu drained and patted dry
  • ½ cup shelled edamame thawed if frozen
  • 1½ tablespoons soy sauce plus more as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and/or mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Sauté Aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic, cooking until softened and lightly browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Cook the Chicken (or Mushrooms): Add the ground chicken to the skillet and break it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned and fully cooked, which should take about 5 minutes. If using mushrooms for the vegetarian version, sauté them until they are golden and tender.
  • Shred the Tofu: While the chicken or mushrooms are cooking, use the large holes of a box grater to coarsely shred the tofu.
  • Combine Tofu and Edamame: Stir the shredded tofu, edamame, soy sauce, and salt into the skillet with the chicken (or mushrooms). Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and well combined.
  • Add Final Touches: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and Sriracha to season the dish. Toss in the cilantro and/or mint leaves for a fresh, herbal finish. Garnish with extra scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve on its own or pair with a side such as Smashed Sichuan Cucumber Salad or baby spinach dressed with sesame oil, salt, and lime juice.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the Sriracha.
  • For a nuttier flavor, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Keyword Asian fusion dinner, dinner recipe, Healthy edamame dinner, High-protein dinner idea, quick tofu recipe, Spicy chicken stir-fry
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