Chicken vs Ground Turkey

A side-by-side guide to substituting Ground Turkey for Chicken (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Ground Turkey works as a 1:1 swap for Chicken in most recipes.

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Chicken

Base unit: lb

Read the full guide: Chicken

Ground Turkey

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: common

Notes: Ground turkey is leaner and slightly drier; add a bit of oil or broth to keep moist. Flavor is milder, so adjust seasonings to taste.

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When to use Ground Turkey instead of Chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and slightly drier; add a bit of oil or broth to keep moist. Flavor is milder, so adjust seasonings to taste. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Ground Turkey for Chicken?

Yes — Ground turkey is leaner and slightly drier; add a bit of oil or broth to keep moist. Flavor is milder, so adjust seasonings to taste. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Chicken to Ground Turkey?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Chicken and Ground Turkey interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Ground turkey is leaner and slightly drier; add a bit of oil or broth to keep moist..

Is Ground Turkey a better substitute than other options for Chicken?

Ground Turkey is one of the options SubSwap lists for Chicken. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Chicken substitutes.

Looking for more Chicken substitutes beyond Ground Turkey?

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